Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 99-11
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A. Scope. This article shall apply to all rental dwelling units located within the Town of Hempstead, 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 article. Any dwelling unit or any other premises subject to this article shall be presumed to be rented for a fee and a charge made if said premises are not occupied by the legal owner thereof. B. Applicability. The provisions of this article shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. Nothing in this article shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Town, county or state or existing requirements of any other provision of local laws or ordinances of the Town or county or state laws and regulations. In case of conflict between any provisions of this article 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 article does not make legal any action or state of facts that is otherwise illegal under any other applicable legislation.
Section 99-11 of Hempstead Town Code Chapter 99 establishes the reach of the Town's rental dwelling unit regulations. The article covers all rental units within Town of Hempstead boundaries, regardless of whether the unit's use is permitted under local zoning rules, and any non-owner-occupied premises is presumed to be rented for a fee. Where this article's requirements conflict with other applicable state or local laws, the stricter standard governs, and obtaining a permit or filing a form under this article does not legalize anything that is otherwise unlawful under other applicable law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 99-11, operators of rental dwelling units in the Town of Hempstead are subject to this article's requirements even if a unit sits in a zoning district where rental use may not be fully permitted. Compliant operators generally ensure that any permits or filings made under Chapter 99 are understood as supplemental to—not a substitute for—compliance with all other applicable state and local requirements. Because the stricter of any conflicting provisions controls, property managers typically review both this article and any overlapping county or state regulations to identify the higher standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 99-11 makes clear that renters in the Town of Hempstead are protected by this article regardless of whether their unit is in a properly zoned area, meaning a landlord cannot use a zoning technicality to avoid the article's obligations. The provision also confirms that tenants retain all rights available under other state and local laws, since this article supplements rather than replaces existing protections. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the Town of Hempstead directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney to understand which layer of law—state, county, or local—provides the strongest applicable protection.
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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