Islip, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-18
Reporting of communicable diseases
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It shall be the duty of every owner, operator or custodian in charge of any house trailer parked in the Town of Islip, in case a physician is not in attendance, to report to the Town Health Officer and the Suffolk County Department of Health the full name, age and temporary address of every person who is affected or suspected to be affected with any reportable communicable disease.
Under Islip, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-18, when no physician is present to handle the matter, the person responsible for a house trailer parked in the Town of Islip must notify both the Town Health Officer and the Suffolk County Department of Health if anyone at that trailer is affected by or suspected of having a reportable communicable disease. The report must include the individual's full name, age, and temporary address. This rule is designed to ensure public health authorities can track and respond to communicable disease cases within trailer communities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners, operators, and custodians of house trailers in Islip should be aware that ch. 54 § 54-18 places a direct reporting obligation on them when a physician is not already involved in a case. A compliant operator keeps contact information for both the Town Health Officer and the Suffolk County Department of Health readily accessible, and promptly submits the required identifying details — full name, age, and temporary address — for any resident who is or may be affected by a reportable communicable disease. Maintaining clear records of who is residing at the trailer at any given time supports the ability to fulfill this obligation accurately and quickly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-18 of Islip's Code of Ordinances establishes that the person in charge of a house trailer — not the tenant — bears the primary duty to report suspected communicable disease cases to public health authorities when no physician is involved. Tenants who believe this reporting obligation has not been met may contact the Town Health Officer or the Suffolk County Department of Health directly to raise concerns. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand how this provision interacts with their broader rights and protections.
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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