Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 25-1
Applicability; more restrictive provisions to prevail
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A. Scope. This chapter shall apply to all Rental Dwelling Units located within the Village of Bellport. Any dwelling unit subject to this chapter shall be presumed to be rented for a fee and a charge made if said premises are occupied by an occupant other than the legal owner thereof. B. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, codes and regulations. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies or existing requirements of any other provision of state or local law or code or regulation. In case of conflict between any provision of this chapter and any applicable state or local law, code or regulation, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement shall prevail. The issuance of any rental license or the filing of any form under this chapter does not make legal any action or state of facts that is otherwise illegal, unlawful or unpermitted, or otherwise in contravention of any other applicable law, code, rule or regulation.
Section 25-1 of Bellport's rental housing code establishes that Chapter 25 covers every rental dwelling unit in the Village of Bellport, and presumes that any unit occupied by someone other than its legal owner is being rented for compensation. The chapter is designed to work alongside—not replace—existing state and local housing laws, meaning all other applicable rules remain fully in force. When this chapter's requirements conflict with another law or regulation, whichever standard is stricter governs, and obtaining a rental license under this chapter does not legalize anything that would otherwise be prohibited.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 25-1, operators of rental dwelling units in the Village of Bellport are subject to Chapter 25 regardless of the specific rental arrangement, and the code presumes a fee is being charged whenever someone other than the owner occupies a unit. Compliant operators generally maintain awareness that this chapter layers on top of—rather than replacing—state and local requirements, so meeting Chapter 25's standards does not discharge obligations under other applicable codes. Holding a valid rental license issued under this chapter does not shield a property from enforcement under any other law, rule, or regulation that may also apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 25-1 makes clear that Chapter 25 applies to all rental dwelling units in Bellport and that tenants retain the full protection of every other applicable state and local housing law alongside it. Because the more restrictive standard always prevails under this provision, tenants may be able to invoke whichever set of rules—Chapter 25 or another applicable code—offers greater protection in a given situation. Tenants who believe their unit falls outside proper compliance can explore options such as contacting the Village of Bellport directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with an attorney familiar with New York housing law.
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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