West Hampton Dunes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 440 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 440-7
Legal use and occupancy
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A. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure proper and legal occupation of the premises and compliance with this article. B. The owner and the tenant are both responsible for the compliance of the premises and its use with the state and local laws, and violations of this article and any other applicable laws may be issued against either or both the owner and the tenant or the owner or the tenant, at the discretion of the Village of West Hampton Dunes, and the owner and the tenant shall be responsible for compliance with this article. C. The tenants of a premises and their guests at all times shall not park any motor vehicle in a manner so as to block or prevent access to common driveways or access or egress to easements or right-of-ways.
West Hampton Dunes Code ch. 440 § 440-7 establishes that both property owners and tenants share responsibility for ensuring that a rental premises is used and occupied in a lawful manner consistent with state and local law. Violations of this article or other applicable laws may be cited against the owner, the tenant, or both, at the Village's discretion. Additionally, tenants and their guests are prohibited from parking vehicles in ways that block access to common driveways, easements, or rights-of-way.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 440-7, property owners bear primary responsibility for ensuring that their rental premises are legally occupied and that the use of the property complies with this article and all applicable state and local laws. Compliant operators typically document lawful occupancy arrangements, communicate parking rules to tenants and their guests, and monitor the property to prevent blockage of common driveways, easements, and rights-of-way. Because violations under this provision can be issued against the owner regardless of who caused the infraction, operators generally make compliance expectations clear in lease agreements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 440-7 makes clear that tenants—not just owners—can be cited directly for violations of this article and other applicable laws governing the use and occupancy of the premises. Tenants and their guests are specifically required to avoid parking in ways that obstruct common driveways, easements, or rights-of-way at all times. Tenants who receive a violation notice or have questions about their obligations under this provision may wish to review the full text of ch. 440 or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Village of West Hampton Dunes regulations.
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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