Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-1
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: BOARDINGHOUSE, LODGING HOUSE, ROOMING HOUSE, HOTEL OR MOTEL A private housing accommodation or dwelling unit where the owner, principal tenant or occupant thereof is engaged in renting or hiring out rooms or space to persons not related by blood, marriage or adoption to such owner, principal tenant or occupant, for any part of a day or for a longer period. PERSON A human being more than 18 months of age.
Section 78-1 of Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 78 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the rest of the chapter's rental regulations. It defines boardinghouses, lodging houses, rooming houses, hotels, and motels as private housing accommodations where the owner or principal occupant rents space to unrelated individuals for any portion of a day or longer. It also defines 'person' for purposes of the chapter as any human being older than 18 months of age.
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Under Lynbrook Code ch. 78 § 78-1, operators of properties where rooms or space are rented to individuals unrelated by blood, marriage, or adoption — even for partial-day periods — fall within the chapter's defined categories of regulated accommodations. Compliant operators generally ensure they understand whether their property meets one of these definitions, since that determination affects which obligations under Chapter 78 apply to them. Keeping clear records of the relationship between occupants and the owner or principal tenant can be relevant to establishing whether a given arrangement falls within or outside these definitions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 78-1 of Lynbrook's Chapter 78 sets out who and what is covered by the chapter's rules, which matters when a tenant is evaluating whether their living arrangement — such as a rented room in a boardinghouse or rooming house — falls under its protections. Because the definition of a covered accommodation includes situations where space is rented to people unrelated to the owner or principal occupant, many common rental arrangements in these property types are likely captured. Tenants who want to understand whether their specific arrangement is covered may find it helpful to review the full chapter or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Lynbrook's local ordinances.
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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