Islandia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 138 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 138-3
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER A Code Enforcement Officer of the Village of Islandia, or the Building Inspector, his delegate or assistant, or anyone authorized and designated by the Village Board to enforce the Village Code of the Village of Islandia and the New York State Fire Prevention and Building and Construction Law. DWELLING A structure or building occupied or to be occupied by one or more persons as a home or residence, in accordance with the provisions of this article and the Zoning Code of the Village of Islandia. OWNER The owner of the premises which is a dwelling. RENEWAL RENTAL PERMIT A permit which is to be issued to the owner of a property which is a rental dwelling, where such rental dwelling has been the subject of a rental permit continuously prior to the date of application for the permit only. RENT A return, in money, property or other valuable consideration, including payment in kind or for services or other thing of value, for use and occupancy or the right to use and occupancy of a dwelling, whether or not a legal relationship of landlord and tenant exists between the owner and the occupant or occupants thereof. RENTAL DWELLING A dwelling occupied, used or maintained for rental occupancy and which is therefore subject to this article of the Islandia Village Code. RENTAL OCCUPANCY The occupancy or use of a dwelling by one or more persons under an arrangement whereby the occupant or occupants thereof pay rent for such occupancy and use. RENTAL PERMIT A rental permit is required to be obtained prior to the creation of or the renting of a rental dwelling in the Village of Islandia. A rental permit will only be issued to the owner of a rental dwelling. Upon the effective date of Local Law No. 3 of 2010, rental permits will not be issued for any rental dwelling in the Village of Islandia except where the owner of the rental dwelling has been a resident and owner of residential property in the Village of Islandia for a period of not less than five consecutive years.
Section 138-3 of Islandia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 138 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the Village's rental permit system. Key terms such as 'rental dwelling,' 'rental occupancy,' 'rent,' and 'rental permit' are given specific meanings that determine which properties and arrangements fall under the article's requirements. Notably, the definition of 'rental permit' itself contains a substantive rule: as of Local Law No. 3 of 2010, permits may only be issued to owners who have been both a resident and owner of residential property in Islandia for at least five consecutive years.
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Under § 138-3 of Chapter 138, a rental permit is a prerequisite before creating or renting out any rental dwelling in the Village of Islandia, and permits are issued only to the property owner — not to agents or other parties. Operators who became owners after the effective date of Local Law No. 3 of 2010 must be able to demonstrate at least five consecutive years of both residency and ownership of residential property within the Village before a permit can be issued to them. Compliant landlords typically maintain documentation of their residency and ownership history to satisfy this threshold when applying or renewing under the definitions set out in § 138-3.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 138-3 establishes that any arrangement where a person pays rent — broadly defined to include money, services, or other consideration — for use of a dwelling in Islandia is covered by the Village's rental permit requirements, regardless of whether a formal landlord-tenant relationship exists. This means tenants have an interest in knowing whether their landlord holds a valid rental permit, since the permit system is designed to ensure only qualifying owners operate rental dwellings under Chapter 138. Tenants who have questions about permit compliance can contact the Village of Islandia's Code Enforcement Officer, as defined in § 138-3, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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