Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 99-24
Confidentiality of rental registration
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Under New York State Public Officers Law § 87(2)(b) , rental registration forms, and that portion of the rental occupancy permit application required, shall be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law on the grounds that such disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The Code Enforcement Official will institute strict policies to ensure that such information is available only to Town personnel who are engaged in the enforcement of the provisions of this article.
Hempstead Town Code ch. 99 § 99-24 establishes that rental registration forms and the relevant portions of rental occupancy permit applications are shielded from public disclosure under New York State's Freedom of Information Law, citing the personal privacy exemption found in Public Officers Law § 87(2)(b). This means that the personal information contained in these documents cannot be obtained by members of the public through a standard FOIL request. Access to this information is restricted to Town personnel who are actively involved in enforcing the rental registration article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hempstead Town Code ch. 99 § 99-24, property owners and managers who submit rental registration forms or rental occupancy permit applications can expect that the personal information they provide will be treated as confidential. Compliant operators generally submit required registration materials with the understanding that the Code Enforcement Official is obligated to maintain strict internal access controls. Landlords who have concerns about how their submitted information is being handled may direct inquiries to the Town's Code Enforcement office.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hempstead Town Code ch. 99 § 99-24 provides that personal information contained in rental registration forms and occupancy permit applications is protected from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law. This means that a tenant's personal details included in these filings are not freely accessible to outside parties. Tenants who believe their private information has been improperly disclosed may consider contacting the Town's Code Enforcement office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York State privacy and 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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