Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-2
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A. Scope. This chapter shall apply to all rental dwelling units located within the Village that are not contained within in a "multiple dwelling" (as that term is used in Chapter 265 ), whether or not the use and occupancy thereof shall be permitted under the applicable use regulations for the zoning district in which such rental dwelling unit is located, as provided in this chapter. Any dwelling unit or any other premises subject to this chapter shall be presumed to be rented for a fee and a charge made if said premises are not occupied by the legal owner and/or such owner's family. B. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Village, town, county or state or existing requirements of any other provision of local laws or ordinances of the Village or county or state laws and regulations. In case of conflict between any provisions of this chapter and any applicable state or local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement shall prevail. The issuance of any permit or the filing of any form under this chapter does not make legal any action or state of facts that is otherwise illegal under any other applicable legislation. C. Group homes. No rental occupancy registration or permit shall be required for a residential care facility established under federal, New York State or Nassau County guidelines or for units where occupants are in an established care program.
Cedarhurst Code ch. 196 § 196-2 defines which rental dwelling units fall under the village's rental registration rules: it covers units not in a 'multiple dwelling' (as that term is used in Chapter 265), regardless of whether the unit's use is permitted under local zoning. The chapter is designed to work alongside—not replace—existing state and local laws, and the stricter standard always controls when there is a conflict. Group homes and residential care facilities operating under federal, New York State, or Nassau County guidelines are explicitly carved out from the permit and registration requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cedarhurst Code ch. 196 § 196-2, operators of single-family and non-multiple-dwelling rental units in the Village generally ensure their properties are registered as required, even if the rental use sits in a gray area under local zoning. Compliant operators understand that obtaining a permit under this chapter does not legalize anything that is otherwise prohibited by another law, so they review all applicable state and local requirements alongside the village code. When any provision of ch. 196 conflicts with another applicable rule, the more restrictive standard is the one that governs day-to-day operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cedarhurst Code ch. 196 § 196-2 establishes that most non-multiple-dwelling rental units in the Village are covered by the chapter's requirements, and it presumes a unit is being rented for a fee if the legal owner or their family does not occupy it. Tenants in qualifying residential care facilities or group homes established under federal, New York State, or Nassau County guidelines are not subject to the registration requirements of this chapter. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit is properly registered or how this chapter interacts with other protections may find it useful to contact the Village of Cedarhurst directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Nassau County housing law.
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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