Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-2
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, whether or not the use and/or occupancy thereof shall be permitted under the applicable use regulations for the zoning district in which such rental dwelling unit is located. B. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to supplement applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations; and nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Village, county, state or federal government, or existing requirements of any other applicable federal, state or local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations. In case of conflict between any provision of this chapter and any applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement shall prevail. The issuance of any permit or the filing of any form under this chapter does not make legal any action or statement of facts that is otherwise illegal under any other applicable legislation.
Section 106-2 of Hempstead Village's Code of Ordinances establishes that the rental housing chapter applies to every rental dwelling unit in the Village, regardless of whether the unit's use is permitted under local zoning rules. The chapter is designed to work alongside—not replace—existing federal, state, and local housing laws, meaning all other applicable legal requirements remain fully in force. When this chapter's rules conflict with another law, whichever standard is stricter or more protective takes precedence, and obtaining a permit or filing a form under this chapter does not legalize anything that is otherwise prohibited by other laws.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 106-2, operators of rental dwelling units in Hempstead Village must comply with this chapter even if a unit's zoning status is irregular or nonconforming. Because § 106-2 directs that the more restrictive of any conflicting requirements prevails, compliant operators generally track obligations under all applicable federal, state, and local codes simultaneously rather than treating Village chapter compliance as a ceiling. Obtaining a permit or submitting a filing under this chapter does not shield a rental operation from liability under any other applicable law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-2 confirms that every rental dwelling unit in Hempstead Village falls within the chapter's protections, with no exception for units in zoning-nonconforming situations. Because § 106-2 preserves all existing federal, state, and local remedies, tenants retain the full range of rights available under those other laws in addition to any rights this chapter provides. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may explore options such as raising the violation with Village authorities, contacting county or state housing agencies, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about available enforcement paths.
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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