Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 450 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 450-19
Presumptive evidence of owner's residence
Operative Text
A. It shall be presumed that an owner of a dwelling unit does not reside within said dwelling unit if one or more of the following sets forth an address which is different than that of the dwelling unit: (1) Voter registration; (2) Motor vehicle registration; (3) Driver's license; or (4) Any other document filed with a public agency. B. All of the foregoing may be rebutted by evidence presented to the code enforcement official or any court of competent jurisdiction.
Under Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 450 § 450-19, a legal presumption arises that an owner does not live in a dwelling unit if official records — such as voter registration, motor vehicle registration, a driver's license, or other documents filed with a public agency — list an address other than the dwelling unit's address. This presumption is not conclusive; it can be challenged and overturned by presenting contrary evidence to a code enforcement official or a court of competent jurisdiction. The provision establishes a rebuttable evidentiary standard rather than an absolute rule.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 450-19, property owners who claim to reside in a dwelling unit should be aware that official documents listing a different address — including voter registration, vehicle registration, or a driver's license — will trigger a legal presumption that they do not actually live there. Compliant owner-occupants generally ensure that their key government-issued records reflect the address of the dwelling unit they claim as their residence. When a discrepancy exists, owners have the opportunity to present rebuttal evidence to a code enforcement official or a court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 450-19 of the Island Park Code establishes that certain public records can be used as presumptive evidence that an owner does not reside in a dwelling unit, which may be relevant in disputes about owner-occupancy claims. Tenants who believe an owner is misrepresenting their residency status may bring discrepancies in official records — such as voter or vehicle registration — to the attention of the local code enforcement office. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand how this evidentiary presumption might apply and what options exist for raising it in a formal proceeding.
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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