Illegal Utility Connection Nyc

Summary

Connecting lighting to a tenants meter without permission is illegal in NYC. Landlords must maintain common areas, including providing adequate lighting. Tenants can refuse unauthorized requests. Consult local legal professionals for more guidance.

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Can you connect me to a nyc lawyer here?
I'm sorry for any confusion, but as FreeLawChat, we provide legal information, not direct connections to lawyers. For professional legal advice, you might want to consider contacting the New York State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service.
Any free NYC legal advise i can consult online?
Yes, you can consult with free legal services in NYC online. Here are a few:
*. LawHelpNY.org - free legal information and referrals
*. NYC Free Legal Services - free legal advice and representation
*. Volunteer Lawyers Project - free legal advice for low-income residents
*. NY Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) - provides free legal services.
Any free NYC legal advise i can consult for tenants right online?
Sure, for free legal advice on tenant rights in NYC, you can consult:
*. The Met Council on Housing: Offers tenant hotline and resources.
*. Housing Court Answers: Provides information on NYC housing court.
*. Legal Aid Society: Offers free legal services for low-income tenants.
*. JustFix.nyc: Provides online tools for tenants facing housing issues.
It is legal to connect lighting line to tenant's meter without tenant's?permission?
No, it's generally not legal. It's considered theft of utility services and a violation of tenant rights. Can you please confirm if this is happening in NYC?
Yes in NYC
This is illegal in NYC. The NY Public Service Law *-A states:
- Landlords cannot charge tenants for electricity unless agreed upon.
- Meter tampering is illegal.
Contact NYC Housing Court for more details.
In that case, if tenants refused to provide lighting in common area, any accidents happened due to lack of lighting on, who will be legally responsible?
In NYC, it's generally the landlord's responsibility to maintain common areas, including providing adequate lighting. If an accident happens due to lack of lighting, the landlord could potentially be held legally responsible. Please verify with a legal professional.
If the landlord requested a tenant to turn on the light in common area since the light line connect to the tenant's meter without specific agreement and the main switch power is inside the tenant's apartment, does a tenant have right refused to listen to the landlord?
Yes, a tenant in NYC has the right to refuse. According to the NY Public Service Law *-A, landlords cannot charge tenants for electricity unless agreed upon. If the main power switch is inside the tenant's apartment without their agreement, this could be considered a violation. Consult with a local legal professional for more guidance.