Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 450 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 450-2
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A. Scope. This article shall apply to all rental dwelling units located within the Village of Island Park, whether or not the use and occupancy thereof shall be permitted under the applicable use regulations for the zoning district in which such rental dwelling unit is located, as provided in this article. Any dwelling unit or any other premises subject to this article shall be presumed to be rented for a fee and a charge made if said premises are not occupied by the legal owner thereof. B. Interpretation. The provisions of this article shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. Nothing in this article shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Village, county or state or existing requirements of any other provision of local laws or ordinances of the Village or county or state laws and regulations. In case of conflict between any provisions of this article and any applicable 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 article does not make legal any action or state of facts that is otherwise illegal under any other applicable legislation.
Section 450-2 of Island Park's Code of Ordinances establishes that the village's rental dwelling unit regulations apply to every rental unit within Island Park's boundaries, regardless of whether that unit is legally permitted under local zoning rules. A unit not occupied by its legal owner is presumed to be rented for a fee. The article is designed to work alongside—not replace—existing state, county, and local laws, and where this article conflicts with another applicable rule, whichever standard is stricter takes precedence. Obtaining a permit or filing a form under this article does not legalize anything that is otherwise prohibited by other laws.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 450-2, property owners and managers in Island Park should understand that this article's requirements apply to all rental units they operate, even those in zoning districts where rental use may not be fully permitted. Compliance with this article does not shield an operator from obligations under state, county, or other local regulations—all applicable rules remain in force simultaneously. Where two rules conflict, compliant operators generally follow whichever standard is more stringent, and they do not treat permit issuance under this article as a green light for activity that may be restricted elsewhere.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 450-2 means that tenants living in Island Park rental units are covered by this article's protections regardless of the zoning status of their building. Because this article supplements rather than replaces other laws, tenants may have rights and remedies available under state, county, and other local regulations in addition to those provided here. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred can explore options such as raising the issue with Village of Island Park officials, contacting a tenant-rights organization, or consulting with an attorney familiar with New York 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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