Rockville Centre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 264-6
Preservation of existing remedies
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Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Village, or any other governmental authority, nor any provision of any other law, rule or regulation. In the case of a conflict between this chapter and any other law, rule or regulation, that which sets the more stringent requirement shall prevail.
Section 264-6 of Rockville Centre's Code of Ordinances establishes that the rules in Chapter 264 do not cancel out or weaken any other legal remedies or regulations that already exist at the village, state, or other governmental level. When Chapter 264 conflicts with another law or regulation, whichever sets the stricter standard takes precedence. This provision is essentially a 'floor, not a ceiling' clause, ensuring that stronger protections from other sources remain fully in effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 264-6, property owners and managers operating in Rockville Centre must recognize that compliance with Chapter 264 alone may not be sufficient if another applicable law, rule, or regulation imposes a stricter requirement on the same subject matter. Compliant operators generally audit their practices against all overlapping local, county, and state rules—not just Chapter 264—to ensure the most stringent standard is being met. Awareness of this provision helps operators avoid the mistaken assumption that satisfying one regulatory layer automatically satisfies all others.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 264-6 means that tenants in Rockville Centre retain the full benefit of any legal protections that exist outside of Chapter 264, including those under state law or other governmental authority. If a separate law or regulation offers stronger protections than Chapter 264 on a given issue, that stronger standard applies. Tenants who believe their rights under any overlapping law have been violated may explore options such as filing a complaint with the relevant governmental authority, raising the violation as a defense in a proceeding, or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance.
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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