Cal. Civ. Code § 72
Water supply; plumbing and drainage
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§ 72. Water supply; plumbing and drainage. Every such dwelling shall comply with the provisions of sections forty-one and forty-three.
New York Multiple Residence Law § 72 requires that every multiple dwelling covered by the statute meet the water supply, plumbing, and drainage standards set out in sections 41 and 43 of the same law. Those referenced sections establish the baseline requirements for adequate water supply systems and properly functioning plumbing and drainage infrastructure. The effect of § 72 is to make compliance with those standards a legal obligation for covered dwellings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 72, operators of covered multiple dwellings are expected to maintain water supply, plumbing, and drainage systems in a manner that satisfies the standards incorporated by reference from sections 41 and 43. Compliant property managers typically conduct routine inspections of plumbing fixtures, water supply lines, and drainage systems to identify and address deficiencies before they rise to the level of a violation. Keeping records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance with § 72.
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 § 72 establishes that tenants in covered multiple dwellings have a right to water supply, plumbing, and drainage conditions that meet the standards referenced in sections 41 and 43. If a tenant believes these conditions are not being met—such as inadequate water supply or defective drainage—general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the local housing or building code enforcement agency or raising the violation in a housing court proceeding. Tenants may also find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how § 72 and its incorporated standards apply to their building.
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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