North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 2-112
Revocation of permit
Operative Text
A. The Code Enforcement Officer shall revoke a rental occupancy permit where he or she finds that the permit holder has caused, permitted, suffered or allowed to exist and remain upon the premises for which such permit has been issued, for a period of 10 days or more after written notice has been given to the permit holder or the managing agent of such rental dwelling unit, a violation of the Multiple Residence Law , New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance or a violation of this article or other chapter of the Town Code. Revocation of a permit under this subsection cannot be done by a delegate or assistant of the Code Enforcement Officer. B. An appeal from such revocation may be taken by the permit holder to the Town Board, by written request, made within 30 days from the date of such revocation. The Town Board shall hold a public hearing on such appeal within 30 days after receipt of written notice of such appeal and, after such hearing, shall make written findings, a conclusion and a decision either sustaining such permit revocation or reinstating such permit within 30 days after close of such public hearing. Unless the Town Board directs otherwise in circumstances constituting serious threats to health and safety, the filing of an appeal shall stay the effectiveness of a permit revocation until the Town Board has considered and ruled upon the issue.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-112, a rental occupancy permit may be revoked when a permit holder has allowed a qualifying code violation—under state, county, or town law—to persist for 10 or more days after receiving written notice. Only the Code Enforcement Officer personally (not a delegate or assistant) may carry out the revocation. A permit holder who disagrees with the revocation may appeal to the Town Board within 30 days, triggering a public hearing process, and the revocation is generally stayed while the appeal is pending unless serious health or safety concerns prompt the Board to act otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-112 generally stay in compliance by promptly addressing any cited violations under the Multiple Residence Law, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance, or the Town Code well within the 10-day window that begins upon written notice. Maintaining documentation of corrective actions taken after receiving written notice can be important if a revocation is ever initiated. If a permit is revoked, a compliant operator typically files a written appeal with the Town Board within the 30-day deadline, which ordinarily stays the revocation's effect while the appeal is reviewed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-112 establishes that a rental unit's occupancy permit can be revoked when a landlord fails to correct qualifying code violations within 10 days of written notice, which may affect the legal status of a rental dwelling. Tenants who believe their unit has unresolved code violations may consider contacting the North Hempstead Code Enforcement Officer to report conditions, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. If a permit revocation is appealed by the landlord, tenants should be aware that the revocation is generally stayed during the appeal process unless the Town Board determines there is a serious threat to health or safety.
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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