Flower Hill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 176-3
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A. This chapter shall apply to all rental dwelling units, whether or not the use and/or occupancy thereof shall be permitted under the applicable use regulations for the zoning district in which such rental dwelling unit is located. B. The issuance of any permit pursuant to this chapter does not make legal any action that is otherwise illegal under any other applicable law.
Flower Hill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-3 establishes that the rental dwelling unit regulations in Chapter 176 cover all rental units within the jurisdiction, regardless of whether a given unit's use is permitted under local zoning rules. Importantly, obtaining a permit under this chapter does not cure or legalize any violation of other applicable laws. The provision is purely about the scope of the chapter's reach and the limits of what its permits can authorize.
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Under Flower Hill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-3, operators of rental dwelling units should be aware that Chapter 176 applies to their properties even if those properties sit in a zoning district where the rental use may not be fully permitted. Compliant operators generally ensure they are meeting obligations under all other applicable laws in addition to Chapter 176, since a permit issued under this chapter does not shield them from liability under separate legal requirements. Maintaining awareness of both zoning compliance and rental-permit compliance is a characteristic of responsible property management in Flower Hill.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Flower Hill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-3 means that tenants living in any rental dwelling unit in Flower Hill—even one that may be in a questionable zoning situation—are covered by the protections of Chapter 176. Tenants should also understand that a landlord's possession of a Chapter 176 permit does not mean the landlord is in compliance with every other law that may apply to the rental unit. Tenants who believe other legal requirements are being violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority to understand what additional protections or remedies may be available.
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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