Also, are such requirements mandated by city, county, state or federal agencies?
2006-07-20 08:38:16 · 15 answers · asked by Doug and Judy D 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is no federal requirement. But many municipalities require it as a condition of occupancy.
2006-07-20 08:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by nkasoff 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have alternatives i dont belive you are REQUIRED by Law to have running Water etc. It all depends on the permanent Living Conditions you are in(Not like a Weekend Cabin or on a Camping Trip).I work closely with Child Protective Services and the do require electricity/or Gas and running water if Children are in the household for the simple reason the in order to keep and cook your food you need a fridge and a stove.If you can Proove to Social Services that you can maintain a Household with alternatives they do make exeptions.Plenty of People live without power or running Water but usually they Have a Well and alternative cooking or cooling options.
2006-07-20 08:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by petra0609 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one is required to live by current standards but anyone renting a dwelling space must meet federal and state guidelines for fair and uniform housing. The exception seems to be New York and some Southern States which still ignore the Federal Codes. The former has Landlords that rent cubicles and some southerners still rent lands that have shanties.
2006-07-20 08:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by namazanyc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can live in a tent or your car if you want. As long as the place your staying at allows it. Now if you are providing for a family you need to "provide" them enough to live a healthy and safe life. Otherwise you'll get arrested or have the children taken away. But even there you can still do it without electricity or running water. See also: Amish
2006-07-20 08:46:15 · answer #4 · answered by anitahooker_transvestite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on who you rent from. If you own your own house, or property, you are not required to have either. Most people want to and if they have enough money to own their home, the usually have enough to pay for water and power. But if for some reason someone wants to 'prove a point' they could go without water and power in their own home on their own property. I don't think their are very many Americans who would choose that path though. Do you? and if so, WHY?
2006-07-20 08:44:53 · answer #5 · answered by Jue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can lose your children if you do not have lights, water, etc.
It is required by law to provide these things for them. But the law says adults can live under a bridge.
mike
2006-07-20 08:47:22 · answer #6 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There can be city codes as to a house being "liveable"
But there are many of certain religions that do not use electricity at all.
2006-07-20 09:40:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no I live in Dolan Springs Az. 4,000 people live here.
only 300 water meters The Rest haul water
2000 people have no electricity
Hundreds have no running water or sepic tanks
2006-07-20 08:44:42 · answer #8 · answered by Bob C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont believe so , i had several friends when i lived in Alaska that lived in the "bush" and had neither , but i could be wrong
2006-07-20 08:41:34 · answer #9 · answered by Hippie Hunter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get what you pay for. I think that's the basic concept for utilitiy service.
2006-07-20 08:41:10 · answer #10 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋