Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-69
Temporary residences
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(1) As long as no hazard or nuisance is created, the owner or person-in-charge of property used as a one or two family home may place no more than one (1) mobile home in the case of a one-family, and no more than two (2) mobile homes in a two-family, on the same lot as the main building for use as temporary residences, if the main building on the lot is uninhabitable in the judgment of the Director of Engineering Services and has been placarded due to fire or other casualty rendering it uninhabitable. The main dwelling must have been lawfully in use and must have been residentially occupied as a one or two family home immediately before becoming uninhabitable. In a two-family home, only one of the two dwelling units must have been residentially occupied immediately prior to the casualty. In such case only one (1) mobile home will be permitted on the lot. For the purpose of this section only, main buildings containing accessory apartments for which accessory apartment permits are current and valid shall be treated the same as legal two-family homes. (2) Burden of proof. The owner or person-in-charge of the property shall bear the burden of establishing the loss or casualty and occupancy of the building to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services.
Section 124-69 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 allows the owner or person-in-charge of a one- or two-family property to place a limited number of mobile homes on the same lot as a main building that has been officially declared uninhabitable and placarded following a fire or other casualty. A one-family home may have one mobile home on the lot, while a two-family home (or a home with a current, valid accessory apartment permit) may have up to two, provided no hazard or nuisance is created. The main building must have been lawfully and residentially occupied immediately before the casualty, and the owner bears the burden of proving both the loss and prior occupancy to the Director of Engineering Services.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 124-69, a compliant property owner or manager typically obtains an official uninhabitability placard from the Director of Engineering Services before placing any mobile home on the lot, and keeps documentation showing the building was lawfully occupied as a residence immediately before the casualty. Operators generally ensure that the number of mobile homes does not exceed the limit tied to the property's classification—one for a single-family lot, up to two for a two-family lot or a lot with a current accessory apartment permit—and that no hazard or nuisance results from the temporary placement. Because § 124-69 places the burden of proof on the owner or person-in-charge, maintaining clear records of the casualty event and prior occupancy is a standard part of demonstrating compliance to the Director of Engineering Services.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 124-69 establishes that residents displaced by a fire or other casualty rendering their home uninhabitable may be entitled to remain on the property in a mobile home while the main building is out of service, subject to the conditions the provision sets out. If you believe a property owner is not complying with the requirements of § 124-69—for example, by placing mobile homes without the required placard or in excess of the permitted number—you may raise that concern with the Huntington Director of Engineering Services or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124. Understanding the occupancy and casualty documentation requirements described in § 124-69 can help you assess what protections and limitations apply to your temporary housing situation.
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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