Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-2
License required
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It shall be unlawful for any person, either as owner, lessee or agent to maintain a lodging, boarding- or rooming house or hotel or motel in the Village without first obtaining an annual license therefor. Such license shall be referred to as a "room rental license."
Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 § 78-2 establishes that operating a lodging house, boarding house, rooming house, hotel, or motel within the Village of Lynbrook requires an annual license before any such operation may begin. The license is formally designated a 'room rental license.' Operating any of these types of accommodations without first securing this license is explicitly prohibited under the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 § 78-2, property owners, lessees, and agents who operate lodging, boarding, rooming houses, hotels, or motels in the Village of Lynbrook generally obtain a valid room rental license on an annual basis before commencing or continuing operations. Compliant operators typically maintain current licensure and renew it before expiration to avoid operating in violation of the code. Keeping documentation of the license on file and accessible is a common practice among operators subject to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 § 78-2 requires that any lodging, boarding, or rooming house where a tenant resides must be licensed annually by the Village of Lynbrook as a room rental license holder. Tenants who have reason to believe their housing is being operated without this required license may inquire with Village of Lynbrook municipal offices about the property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord is operating without the required license.
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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