Cal. Civ. Code § 43
Plumbing and drainage
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§ 43. Plumbing and drainage. Every such dwelling shall be provided with facilities for the disposal of sewage, waterborne waste, and excreta, and such facilities shall be connected with the public sewers, if available and practicable; otherwise, such waste matter shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the public health officer having jurisdiction.
New York Multiple Residence Law § 43 requires that every covered dwelling be equipped with functioning facilities for disposing of sewage, waterborne waste, and excreta. Where a public sewer system is accessible and it is practicable to connect to it, the dwelling's plumbing must tie into that system. When a public sewer connection is not available or practicable, the alternative disposal method must be one that the applicable public health authority has approved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 43, operators of covered dwellings are generally expected to ensure that all sewage and waste disposal facilities are present and operational, and that the property is connected to the municipal sewer system wherever such a connection is available and feasible. When a public sewer hookup is not an option, compliant operators typically obtain and maintain approval from the local public health officer for whatever alternative disposal system is in use. Keeping documentation of sewer connections or health-officer approvals is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 43 establishes a right for occupants of covered dwellings to have adequate sewage and waste disposal facilities that meet the standards set by this provision. If a tenant believes their building lacks proper plumbing connections or an approved alternative disposal system, general enforcement paths include raising the issue with the local housing or building code enforcement agency, contacting the public health officer referenced in the statute, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Documented complaints and any written responses from authorities can be useful records when pursuing a concern under § 43.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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