Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-64
Legislative findings
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The City Council has determined that there exists in the City of Glen Cove a significant number of one-family rental units and two-family rental units, the substantial majority of which are owned and operated by absentee landlords. Violations of city housing ordinances with regard to these types of properties comprise the majority of significant housing prosecutions filed in City Court. This tends to overburden municipal services and to promote deterioration of the housing stock in the city. Absentee landlords are less able to maintain daily oversight of their properties to ensure compliance with city laws. The registering of all non-owner-occupied one- and two-family rental units will better ensure the enforcement of the law and yield greater compliance with housing standards and municipal regulations. The City Council finds that new Code provisions will serve to halt the proliferation of such conditions and that the public health, safety, welfare and good order and governance of the city will be enhanced by the enactment of regulations set forth in this article.
Section 168-64 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances sets out the City Council's rationale for requiring registration of non-owner-occupied one- and two-family rental units. The Council found that absentee-owned rental properties account for a disproportionate share of housing code violations and related court prosecutions, straining city services and contributing to housing stock deterioration. By establishing a registration framework, the city aims to improve oversight, strengthen enforcement of existing housing standards, and protect public health, safety, and welfare.
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Under the legislative findings in § 168-64, the City Council specifically identified absentee landlords of one- and two-family rentals as a primary source of housing code violations in Glen Cove. Compliant operators of non-owner-occupied units in this category generally maintain active oversight of their properties, keep up with city housing ordinance requirements, and participate in the registration program established by this article. Staying current with registration and maintenance obligations reflects the kind of daily engagement the Council cited as essential to reducing code violations.
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Section 168-64 establishes the public-interest foundation for Glen Cove's rental registration requirements, recognizing that tenants in non-owner-occupied one- and two-family homes have historically faced elevated risks of housing code violations. Tenants who believe their unit is out of compliance with city housing ordinances may consider contacting Glen Cove's code enforcement office, which is empowered by the framework this article creates. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Glen Cove municipal law can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under the broader registration and enforcement scheme.
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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