§ 756. Stay of summary proceedings or actions for rent under certain\nconditions. In the event that utilities are discontinued in any part of\na dwelling because of the failure of the landlord or other person having\ncontrol of said dwelling to pay for utilities for which he may have\ncontracted, any proceeding to dispossess a tenant from said building or\nan action against any tenant of said building for rent shall be stayed\nuntil such time as the landlord or person having control of said\ndwelling pays the amount owing for said utilities and until such time as\nthe utilities are restored to working order.\n
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