Islandia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 138 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 138-1
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A. The Board of Trustees hereby determines that serious conditions exist in the Village of Islandia which are arising from the rental of dwellings that are owned by nonresidents of the Village that are or have been permitted to become substandard or in violation of the Islandia Village Code, or the New York State Code of Building Construction and Fire Prevention, and that such dwellings contain conditions that are hazardous to the residents of the Village of Islandia and others; tend to promote or encourage deterioration of the housing stock of the Village; create blight, noise, excessive vehicle traffic and parking problems; overburden Village municipal services; and otherwise create a hazard to the health, safety and well-being of the residents of the Village and their families and guests and the general public, and undermine the quality of life and aesthetic values of the Village and the appearance, quality and value of the properties in the Village. B. The existence and proliferation of the rental of properties that are owned by nonresidents of the Village of Islandia have a significant negative impact on the quality of life, health, safety and well-being of the residents of the Village of Islandia and on their ability to enjoy their homes and lives, on the aesthetic qualities of the Village of Islandia and on the appearance, quality and value of properties in the Village. C. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Islandia previously adopted Chapter 138 of the Islandia Village Code in order to regulate the rental of properties in the Village of Islandia, to protect the interests of the residents and property owners of the Village of Islandia, and the Village of Islandia itself, and the Board of Trustees hereby finds and determines that amendments to Chapter 138 are required at this time in order to properly protect the interests of the residents and property owners of the Village of Islandia from the negative impact that has resulted from the rental of properties in the Village of Islandia that are owned by individuals that are nonresidents of the Village.
Section 138-1 of Islandia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 138 sets out the legislative findings and intent behind the Village's rental property regulations. The Board of Trustees formally declared that nonresident-owned rental properties have contributed to substandard housing conditions, blight, noise, traffic, and overburdened municipal services in the Village of Islandia. This provision does not itself impose requirements or prohibitions; rather, it establishes the policy rationale that underlies the regulatory framework in Chapter 138.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 138 § 138-1 signals that the Village of Islandia has placed particular scrutiny on rental properties owned by individuals who do not reside in the Village. Operators who own rental property in Islandia while living elsewhere should be aware that the entire Chapter 138 framework was enacted specifically in response to concerns about nonresident-owned rentals falling into disrepair or code violation. Compliant operators generally ensure their properties meet the Islandia Village Code and the New York State Code of Building Construction and Fire Prevention, and stay current with any amendments to Chapter 138 that the Board of Trustees may adopt.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 138-1 of Chapter 138 reflects the Village of Islandia's formal recognition that substandard rental conditions—particularly in nonresident-owned properties—can harm tenants' health, safety, and quality of life. Tenants who believe their rental unit is substandard or in violation of the Islandia Village Code or New York State building and fire prevention codes may have grounds to raise those conditions under the broader Chapter 138 framework. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the Village, 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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