Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 48 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 48-5
Roomers prohibited in certain multiple dwellings
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In a multiple dwelling of three families or more, no roomers, for hire or otherwise, shall be permitted in any apartment therein nor shall any lodging or rooming accommodations, for hire or otherwise, be furnished therein.
Section 48-5 of Hempstead Village's Code of Ordinances prohibits the presence of roomers in any apartment within a multiple dwelling containing three or more family units, regardless of whether any payment is exchanged. The rule also bars the furnishing of lodging or rooming accommodations in such buildings, whether or not compensation is involved. This applies broadly to any arrangement that would introduce a roomer into a qualifying multi-family building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of three-or-more-family dwellings in Hempstead Village must ensure that no apartment in their building is used to house roomers under Section 48-5, whether or not rent is charged for that arrangement. Compliant property managers generally review occupancy arrangements in their units to confirm that no lodging or rooming accommodations are being provided, even informally. Lease terms and tenant communications that clearly reflect this restriction are a common feature of compliant operations in covered buildings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Section 48-5 of Hempstead Village's Code of Ordinances, tenants living in buildings with three or more family units do not have the right to take in roomers or provide lodging accommodations, paid or unpaid. If a tenant believes this rule is being applied to them in a way that raises questions, tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help explain how the provision works in practice. Tenants may also wish to review their lease terms alongside this ordinance to understand how the two interact.
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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