Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-3
Rental occupancy permit required; application
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A. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York for any person or entity who owns or rents a dwelling unit in the Village of Lake Grove to use, establish, maintain, operate, let, lease, sublease, rent or suffer or permit the occupancy and use thereof as a rental occupancy without first having obtained a valid rental occupancy permit therefor. Failure or refusal to procure a rental occupancy permit hereunder shall be deemed a violation. Nothing within this section shall be deemed to permit an accessory apartment or to permit more than a one-family dwelling to exist within the Village or any other building or dwelling which does not conform with the residence district uses as defined in § 175-7 of the Lake Grove Village Code. (1) Entities including, but not limited to, limited-liability companies/LLCs, corporations, small corporations, partnerships and professional corporations shall have a valid rental permit and or registration in effect at any time the dwelling owned by the entity is occupied. B. Presumption of rent. Any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or any other premises subject to this chapter shall be presumed to be rented for a fee and a charge made if said premises are occupied by other than the legal owner thereof. There shall not be a presumption of rent if the occupant or occupants is or are immediate family members of the owner of the subject premises, as defined in this chapter. C. "Housesitting" where an owner permits the occupancy of a dwelling unit by a person that is not within the immediate family of the owner for no or reduced consideration for a period of less than 30 days shall be deemed to be a rental under this chapter. D. The exchange of residences where an owner shall reside in the dwelling of another person and permit that person to reside in the owner's residence or dwelling unit in the Village of Lake Grove shall be deemed to be a rental under this chapter. E. Application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made in writing by the owner of the property to the Building Department on a form provided therefor. Such application shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: (1) The name, street address, mailing address, email address and home, work and cell numbers of both the property owner and property manager if applicable. (2) The street address and Tax Map designation (section, block and lot or lots) of the premises intended for rental occupancy or the premises in which the rental dwelling units intended for occupancy are located. (3) A description of the structure, including the number of rental dwelling units in the structure and the number of individual sleeping units contained in each dwelling unit. (4) The number of persons intended to be accommodated by, and to reside in, each such rental dwelling unit. (5) For each rental dwelling unit, a description of the dwelling, including the number of rooms in the rental dwelling unit and the dimensions of each such room. (6) A property survey of the premises, drawn to a scale not greater than 40 feet to one inch, if not shown on the survey, a site plan, drawn to scale, showing all buildings, structures, walks, drives and other physical features of the premises and the number, location and access of existing and proposed on-site vehicle parking facilities. (7) A copy of the certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of zoning compliance and any certificates of nonconforming use as recorded by the Incorporated Village of Lake Grove for the premises on which the rental dwelling unit intended for occupancy is located. (8) Each application shall be executed by and sworn to by the owner of the premises and shall include the declaration that there are no existing or outstanding violations of any state, county, or local laws, rules or regulations pertaining to the property. F. Entities including, but not limited to, limited-liability companies, corporations, small corporations, partnerships, professional corporations and trusts shall have a valid rental permit in effect at any time the dwelling is occupied.
Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 § 127-3 requires that any person or entity renting out a dwelling unit in the Village of Lake Grove first obtain a valid rental occupancy permit from the Building Department before allowing anyone to move in. The rule casts a wide net: short-term arrangements labeled 'housesitting,' home exchanges, and occupancy by non-family members are all treated as rentals subject to the permit requirement. Operating without a valid permit is classified as a violation and an offense under New York State Penal Law, and entities such as LLCs, corporations, and partnerships must maintain a valid permit for as long as the dwelling is occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 127 § 127-3, compliant property owners and managing entities in Lake Grove submit a written application to the Village Building Department before placing any tenant—or even a housesitter—in a dwelling unit, using the official form and supplying all required information including contact details, tax map designations, room dimensions, a property survey or site plan, and a copy of the certificate of occupancy. Owners must also swear in the application that no outstanding violations exist on the property. Entities such as LLCs and corporations are specifically required to keep a valid rental permit in effect continuously while the dwelling is occupied, so permit renewals and updates should be tracked as part of routine property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 127 § 127-3 establishes that a landlord in Lake Grove must hold a valid rental occupancy permit before renting a unit to you; if no permit exists, the landlord is operating in violation of the Village Code and potentially New York State Penal Law. Tenants who believe their unit is being rented without a required permit may contact the Lake Grove Village Building Department to inquire about permit status or report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with New York municipal housing codes can help explain what options may be available when a landlord has not complied with § 127-3.
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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