Lake Success, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-8
Rental registration required
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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 any dwelling without the owner's first having completed and filed with the Code Enforcement Officer a rental registration form provided by the Commissioner of Buildings. A new form must be filed on an annual basis. The annual filing is required even if the same tenants occupy the dwelling under the same rental agreements.
Under Lake Success, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-8, property owners are required to register rental dwellings with the Code Enforcement Officer before any tenant moves in, using a form provided by the Commissioner of Buildings. Registration is not a one-time event — a new form must be submitted every year, regardless of whether the same tenants remain in place under unchanged lease terms. Allowing a tenant to occupy a rental unit without completing this registration is treated as a violation of the chapter and an offense under New York State Penal Law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Lake Success must comply with § 83-8 by obtaining the official rental registration form from the Commissioner of Buildings and filing it with the Code Enforcement Officer before any new tenancy begins. Compliant operators treat the annual renewal as a recurring administrative obligation, calendaring it each year even when tenant turnover has not occurred and lease terms have not changed. Failing to file — or allowing occupancy to begin before filing — exposes an owner to a chapter violation and a potential Penal Law offense.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-8 of the Lake Success Code establishes that your landlord is legally required to have a current, filed rental registration on record with the Code Enforcement Officer before you take up residence, and to renew that registration every year. If you have reason to believe your unit was never registered or that the annual renewal has lapsed, you may contact the Lake Success Code Enforcement Officer to inquire about the property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing regulations can help you understand what options may be available if a landlord has not met the registration requirements of ch. 83 § 83-8.
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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