Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-6
License required
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful for the owner, lessee, agent or manager of any multiple dwelling maintained within the city containing rooming house accommodations or containing any room or rooms used for single room occupancy and for the lessee of any such multiple dwelling to permit any such accommodations of room or rooms to be occupied by any tenant or other person unless such owner, lessee, agent or manager has obtained a license from the Building Department Administrator.
Section 106-6 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances makes it unlawful to allow tenants or other persons to occupy rooming house accommodations or single room occupancy (SRO) units within a multiple dwelling in the city unless the owner, lessee, agent, or manager has first obtained a license from the Building Department Administrator. The rule applies to any party responsible for operating or managing such a dwelling, including lessees of the building itself. Occupancy without the required license is a violation of local law regardless of any private agreement between the parties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glen Cove Code ch. 106 § 106-6, operators of multiple dwellings that include rooming house accommodations or SRO units are generally expected to secure a valid license from the Building Department Administrator before allowing any occupancy of those spaces. Compliant operators typically obtain and maintain this license, ensure it covers all applicable units, and renew it as required so that no unit is occupied during a lapse in licensure. Owners, lessees, agents, and managers can all bear responsibility under this provision, so parties sharing management duties often clarify in their agreements who is responsible for maintaining the license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-6 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances establishes that tenants living in rooming house or SRO accommodations have a right to be housed in a properly licensed dwelling. If a tenant has reason to believe their building is operating without the required Building Department Administrator license, they may contact the Glen Cove Building Department to inquire about the property's licensing status or file a complaint. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Glen Cove housing law can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord is found to be operating without the required license under ch. 106 § 106-6.
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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