Massapequa Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 189 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 189-3
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The provisions of this article shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. 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 provision of local law or ordinance of the Village or of the county or state. In situations where there is a conflict between any provisions of this article and any applicable state or local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the more restrictive provision or requirement shall prevail.
Section 189-3 of Massapequa Park's Code of Ordinances establishes that the rental regulations in this article work alongside — not instead of — existing state, county, and local laws. If any part of this article conflicts with another applicable law or regulation, whichever rule is stricter on a given point is the one that applies. No existing legal remedy or requirement available under state or local law is eliminated or weakened by this article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 189-3, property owners and managers operating in Massapequa Park must comply with both this article and any overlapping state or county requirements simultaneously. When two rules address the same issue, the more restrictive of the two governs — meaning meeting only the minimum standard of one law may not be sufficient if another law sets a higher bar. Compliant operators generally audit their practices against all applicable layers of regulation, not just the Village code alone.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 189-3 makes clear that tenants retain all rights and remedies available under state and county law in addition to any protections this article provides. Because the stricter rule always prevails under this provision, a tenant may be able to invoke a state or county protection even if the Village ordinance is silent on a particular point. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York State housing law can help identify which layer of regulation offers the strongest applicable protection in a given 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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