Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-6
Compliance with other laws
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No license or permit or other certification of compliance with this chapter shall constitute a defense against any violation of any other local law or ordinance applicable to any building, structure or premises, nor shall any provision herein relieve any owner, operator or occupant from complying with any such other provision nor any official of the Village from enforcing any such other provision.
Section 78-6 of Hempstead Village Code Chapter 78 establishes that obtaining a license, permit, or compliance certification under this chapter does not shield a building, structure, or premises from enforcement of any other applicable local law or ordinance. In other words, compliance with Chapter 78's own requirements does not satisfy or supersede separate legal obligations that may apply to the same property. Each body of law operates independently, and village officials retain full authority to enforce other provisions regardless of any Chapter 78 certification.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 78-6, property owners and operators should understand that holding a valid Chapter 78 license or permit does not mean the property is in compliance with all other applicable Hempstead Village laws and ordinances. Compliant operators generally maintain awareness of the full range of local requirements—such as building codes, zoning rules, and housing standards—that apply to their properties independently of any Chapter 78 certification. Treating a Chapter 78 permit as a comprehensive clearance can leave an owner exposed to enforcement actions under other local provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 78-6 makes clear that a landlord's Chapter 78 license or permit cannot be used as a defense against violations of other local laws that protect occupants of a building or premises. Tenants who believe conditions in their housing violate Hempstead Village ordinances beyond Chapter 78 may have grounds to raise those separate violations through complaint processes with the appropriate village department or enforcement official. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hempstead Village's local code can help identify which other provisions may apply and what general enforcement paths are available.
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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