Lake Success, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-6
Entire structure to be rented
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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 owner to permit any tenant or other person to take up residence by a rental occupancy in anything less than an entire structure or building.
Under Lake Success, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-6, a property owner may not rent out only a portion of a structure — such as a single floor, unit, or room — to a tenant. Any rental occupancy must encompass the entire building or structure. Renting less than the whole structure is classified as both a local code violation and a criminal offense under New York State Penal Law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Lake Success ch. 83 § 83-6 imposes a strict requirement that compliant property owners in the village rent only entire structures, never subdivided portions of a building. Operators who lease individual units, floors, or rooms within a single structure risk both a local code violation and potential Penal Law exposure. Owners generally ensure that any rental arrangement covers the full building before executing a lease or allowing occupancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Lake Success ch. 83 § 83-6, a tenancy covering only part of a structure — such as an apartment, room, or floor — is itself an unlawful arrangement that the village code prohibits. A tenant in such a situation may have grounds to raise the illegality of the rental arrangement as a relevant fact in housing proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help explain what options may be available when a rental does not comply 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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