Islandia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 138 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 138-4
Applicability; more restrictive provisions to prevail
Operative Text
A. Scope. This article shall apply to all rental dwellings and properties intended to be used as rental dwellings located within the Village of Islandia, whether or not the use and occupancy thereof shall be permitted under the applicable use regulations for the zoning district in which such rental dwelling is located. B. Applicability. The provisions of this article shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations, and nothing in this article shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Village, county or state or existing requirements of any other applicable state or local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations. In the case of a conflict between any provision of this article and any applicable state or local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement shall prevail.
Section 138-4 of Islandia's Code of Ordinances establishes that the Village's rental dwelling regulations apply to every rental property within Islandia's borders, regardless of whether the property's use is permitted under local zoning rules. The article is designed to work alongside—not replace—existing state and local laws, meaning all other applicable legal requirements remain fully in effect. When this article's requirements conflict with another law or regulation, whichever standard is stricter or more demanding is the one that controls.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 138-4, operators of rental properties in the Village of Islandia are subject to this article even if their property's rental use is not fully conforming under local zoning. Compliant operators generally track requirements under both this article and any overlapping state or local codes, applying whichever standard is more stringent when the two differ. Because § 138-4 explicitly preserves all existing Village, county, and state remedies, a property manager's compliance checklist typically covers multiple regulatory layers simultaneously.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 138-4 establishes that renters in Islandia are protected by this article in addition to—not instead of—any rights they may hold under state or local law. Because the more restrictive provision always prevails under § 138-4, tenants may find that either Village or state standards provide a stronger basis for a complaint, depending on the specific issue. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred can explore options such as contacting the Village directly, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or consulting with an attorney familiar with New York housing law.
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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