Lindenhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 141 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 141-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: BUILDING A structure wholly or partially enclosed within exterior walls or within exterior or party walls and a roof, affording shelter to persons, animals or property. COURT An open and unoccupied space on a lot which is enclosed on at least three sides by walls of a building. FACADE The face or front of a building. INFESTATION The presence of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests. JUNKED VEHICLE Any vehicle, including a trailer, which is without a currently valid license plate or plates and which is either dismantled, partly dismantled, inoperative or in an abandoned condition. LOT A plot, tract, premises or parcel of land, with or without buildings or structures located thereon, as surveyed and apportioned for sale or other purpose. PERSON Any individual, partnership, corporation or other entity. STRUCTURE Any assembly of materials forming a construction framed of component structural parts, which exists for occupancy or use. UNOCCUPIED HAZARD Any building or part thereof which remains unoccupied for a period of more than one year, with either doors, windows or other openings broken, removed, boarded or sealed up. YARD An open space on the same lot which contains a building and is located between the building line and the lot line which the particular building line faces.
Section 141-2 of Lindenhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 141 establishes the official definitions that govern how key terms are interpreted throughout the chapter. Words such as "building," "infestation," "junked vehicle," "unoccupied hazard," and "yard" carry specific legal meanings that apply whenever those terms appear in the chapter's requirements. For example, an "unoccupied hazard" is defined precisely as a building left vacant for more than one year with broken, removed, boarded, or sealed openings—a narrower meaning than everyday usage might suggest.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Lindenhurst should familiarize themselves with the definitions set out in § 141-2, because compliance obligations throughout Chapter 141 turn on these precise meanings. A compliant operator, for instance, understands that a vehicle without a valid license plate that is dismantled or inoperative meets the chapter's definition of a "junked vehicle," and that any building vacant for over a year with compromised openings qualifies as an "unoccupied hazard" subject to the chapter's requirements. Reviewing these definitions before assessing a property's condition helps ensure that maintenance and inspection decisions align with the chapter's actual scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Lindenhurst can look to § 141-2 to understand exactly what the local code means when it references conditions like "infestation" or "unoccupied hazard" in their housing. Because these definitions set the boundaries of the chapter's protections and obligations, knowing them can help tenants accurately describe conditions when raising concerns with a landlord or a local code-enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Lindenhurst's municipal code can help residents understand how these definitions apply to specific housing conditions they may be experiencing.
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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