Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 99-15
Compliance with Town, county and state laws required
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No rental occupancy permit or renewal thereof shall be issued under any application unless the property shall be in compliance with all the provisions of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Hempstead, New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the laws and sanitary and housing regulations of the County of Nassau and the laws of the State of New York.
Section 99-15 of Hempstead Town Code Chapter 99 establishes that a rental occupancy permit — whether new or renewed — cannot be issued for a property unless that property is in full compliance with a layered set of legal requirements. These requirements span the Town of Hempstead's own code and zoning ordinance, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Nassau County's sanitary and housing regulations, and New York State law generally. In effect, the provision ties the right to rent out a property to broad, multi-jurisdictional code compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 99-15, a compliant rental property operator in Hempstead Town ensures that the property meets all applicable requirements across the Town Code, the Building Zone Ordinance, the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and Nassau County sanitary and housing regulations before applying for or renewing a rental occupancy permit. Operators typically conduct periodic inspections and address any outstanding violations well in advance of a permit application or renewal cycle. Maintaining documentation of compliance across each of these regulatory layers is a common practice among operators seeking uninterrupted permit status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 99-15 means that a landlord is legally required to hold a valid rental occupancy permit, and that permit can only exist if the property meets Town, county, and state code standards — giving tenants a basis to inquire whether a current permit is in place. If a tenant has reason to believe a property is being rented without a compliant permit, general enforcement paths include contacting the Town of Hempstead's relevant code enforcement office or Nassau County housing authorities to report potential violations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help residents understand what options may be available under this provision.
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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