North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28A-2
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For the purpose of this ordinance, the terms used herein are defined as follows: HOUSING ACCOMMODATION Any place in which human habitation is permitted by the town ordinances. NATIONAL ORIGIN Includes ancestry. PERSON Includes one (1) or more individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, legal representatives and successors, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy or receivers. The plural shall include the singular and vice versa. RESPONDENT Any person charged with a violation of the provisions of this ordinance. TOWN ATTORNEY Includes Town Attorney, Deputy Town Attorney, Assistant Town Attorneys or other attorney at law acting on behalf of the Town of North Hempstead. TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD Includes all land in the geographical boundaries of the town and any lands held in a proprietary capacity by the town outside said geographical limits.
Section 28A-2 of the North Hempstead Code establishes the working definitions that govern the rest of Chapter 28A's fair-housing ordinance. Key terms include 'housing accommodation,' which covers any place where human habitation is permitted under town ordinances, and 'national origin,' which is explicitly defined to include ancestry. The definitions also clarify that 'person' encompasses a broad range of legal entities—from individuals to corporations and trustees—and that singular and plural forms are interchangeable throughout the ordinance.
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Under § 28A-2, the ordinance's protections apply to any 'housing accommodation'—broadly defined as any place where human habitation is permitted by town ordinances—meaning the definitions section sets the scope for what properties and parties fall under Chapter 28A's requirements. Operators who manage rental housing within the geographical boundaries of the Town of North Hempstead, or on town-held lands outside those limits, should be aware that the term 'person' in this ordinance covers not just individuals but also partnerships, corporations, and similar entities. Understanding these foundational definitions helps property managers recognize when the ordinance's substantive provisions apply to their operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 28A-2 defines the scope of who and what is covered by North Hempstead's fair-housing ordinance, which matters to renters because it determines whether a particular dwelling or landlord falls under Chapter 28A's protections. The broad definition of 'housing accommodation' and 'person' means that a wide range of rental situations and housing providers may be subject to the ordinance's rules. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred can look to the Town Attorney's office—as defined in § 28A-2—as part of the enforcement structure, and may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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