Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 450 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 450-4
Permit required
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A. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any person or entity who or which owns a dwelling unit in the Village to use, establish, maintain, operate, let, lease, rent or suffer or permit the occupancy and use thereof as a rental occupancy by someone other than the owner without first having obtained a valid rental occupancy permit. Failure or refusal to procure a rental occupancy permit hereunder shall be deemed a violation. This article shall not apply to mother-daughter or father-son dwelling situations for owners in compliance with Chapter 232 , Article I . B. A rental occupancy permit issued under this article shall only be issued to the owner(s) of the real property at issue. C. As a rental occupancy permit issued under this article is not transferable, in the event that the ownership of a rental dwelling is transferred, the new owner shall register the property within 30 days of the closing of title pursuant to the requirements set forth in this article. If the rental dwelling is not registered as required by this article, there will be a presumption that said property is being utilized as rental property by the new owner(s) in violation of this article.
Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 450 § 450-4 requires that any owner who rents out a dwelling unit in the Village of Island Park must first obtain a valid rental occupancy permit before allowing anyone other than the owner to occupy the unit. Operating a rental without this permit is itself a violation of the article. The permit is non-transferable, meaning a new owner who acquires a rental property must register it within 30 days of closing, or the property is presumed to be an unlawful rental. An exception exists for owner-occupied mother-daughter or father-son living arrangements that comply with Chapter 232, Article I.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 450 § 450-4, compliant property owners secure a valid rental occupancy permit before placing any tenant in a dwelling unit and ensure the permit remains current throughout the tenancy. Because the permit is tied to the owner and is not transferable, operators who acquire a rental property through purchase or other transfer of title register the property with the Village within 30 days of closing to avoid a presumption of unlawful rental activity. Maintaining documentation of permit status and registration filings is a practice commonly associated with compliance under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 450 § 450-4 establishes that a landlord must hold a valid rental occupancy permit as a precondition for lawfully renting a dwelling unit in the Village. Tenants who have reason to believe their unit is being rented without such a permit may inquire with Village authorities about the property's permit status, as operating without one is a violation of this article. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help renters understand what remedies or defenses may be available when a landlord is found to be out of compliance with this provision.
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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