Greenport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-3
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The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, codes and regulations, including, without limitation, New York Real Property Law (RPL) Article 12-D. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies or existing requirements of any other provision of state or local law or code or regulation. 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, unlawful or nonpermitted or is otherwise in contravention of any other applicable law, code, rule or regulation.
Section 103-3 of Greenport's rental regulations establishes that the rules in Chapter 103 work alongside—rather than replacing—existing state and local laws, including New York Real Property Law Article 12-D. Any remedies or requirements that exist under other laws remain fully intact and are not diminished by this chapter. Additionally, obtaining a permit or filing a form under Chapter 103 does not legalize anything that would otherwise be prohibited under any other applicable law, code, rule, or regulation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Greenport Code Chapter 103 should understand that compliance with § 103-3 means satisfying the requirements of this chapter in addition to—not instead of—all other applicable state and local obligations, including New York Real Property Law Article 12-D. Compliant operators generally ensure that permits or filings made under Chapter 103 are accompanied by full adherence to every other relevant legal requirement. Holding a local permit does not shield a property from scrutiny under other laws or codes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 103-3 makes clear that tenants retain all rights and remedies available under state and local law, including those provided by New York Real Property Law Article 12-D, independent of anything in Greenport's Chapter 103. A landlord's compliance with Chapter 103 permit or filing requirements does not excuse violations of other applicable laws, meaning tenants may still pursue remedies available under those separate legal frameworks. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the appropriate state or local agency to understand the full range of options available under all applicable laws.
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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