Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-3
Rental occupancy permit required
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful for the owner, owner's agent, real estate agent or any person with apparent authority over any residential building, apartment building, multiple-residence building, senior-citizen multiple-residence building, motels, hotels, extended-stay residences, bed-and-breakfasts and any dwelling units contained therein to allow, permit or suffer the occupancy of any residential building, apartment building, multiple-residence building, senior-citizen multiple-residence building, motels, hotels, extended-stay residences, bed-and-breakfasts and any dwelling units contained therein, without having first obtained a rental occupancy permit pursuant to this chapter. It shall be immaterial whether or not rent or any other consideration is paid to the owner by the occupant of the dwelling unit.
Under Hempstead Village Code § 106-3, it is unlawful to allow anyone to occupy a residential dwelling unit — including apartments, multi-family buildings, hotels, motels, extended-stay residences, and bed-and-breakfasts — without a valid rental occupancy permit obtained in advance. This requirement applies regardless of whether the occupant pays rent or any other form of consideration. The rule covers not just property owners but also agents and anyone else exercising apparent authority over such a property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Hempstead Village Code § 106-3 places the obligation to secure a rental occupancy permit squarely on property owners, their agents, and anyone acting with apparent authority over a covered dwelling. Compliant operators obtain the required permit before any occupancy begins and ensure the permit remains current for every unit in their portfolio, whether or not a tenant pays rent. Allowing occupancy without a valid permit — even informally or without compensation — constitutes a violation under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 106-3 of the Hempstead Village Code, your landlord or their agent is required to hold a valid rental occupancy permit before you move in, and this obligation exists even if your arrangement is informal or rent-free. If you have reason to believe no permit was obtained, you may raise this as a potential code violation with the appropriate Hempstead Village enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing regulations can help you understand what options may be available in situations involving unpermitted occupancy.
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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