Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 48 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 48-2
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Any person maintaining a boardinghouse, rooming house or lodging house pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall keep upon such premises a register, specifying as to each occupant: name, the room or rooms occupied and the dates of commencement and termination of occupancy. The register shall be exhibited upon demand to the representative of any municipal agency requesting same.
Under Hempstead Village Code of Ordinances ch. 48 § 48-2, operators of boardinghouses, rooming houses, and lodging houses are required to maintain an on-site register documenting each occupant's name, the specific room or rooms they occupy, and the start and end dates of their stay. This register is not a private internal document — it must be made available for inspection whenever a representative of any municipal agency requests to see it. The rule creates a baseline transparency requirement tied to the licensing and operation of these residential facilities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to ch. 48 § 48-2 generally maintain an up-to-date, on-site register that captures each occupant's full name, their assigned room or rooms, and the exact dates their occupancy began and ended. Compliant operators ensure the register is readily accessible on the premises at all times, not stored off-site or in a format that would delay production upon a municipal inspector's request. Keeping the register current as occupants move in and out — rather than updating it periodically — is the practice most consistent with the provision's intent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 48-2 of the Hempstead Village Code establishes that your name, room assignment, and occupancy dates must be recorded in a register kept by the operator of your boardinghouse, rooming house, or lodging house. This record-keeping requirement can be relevant if a dispute arises about when your tenancy began or what space you were assigned, since the register is an official document subject to municipal inspection. If you believe a facility is not complying with ch. 48 § 48-2, reaching out to the relevant Hempstead Village municipal agency or a local tenant-rights organization are among the paths available to you.
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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