Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-4.3
Ineligibility due to conviction
Operative Text
A. No license shall be issued to a person who has been convicted in the last five years of a felony or of any crime involving fraud or fraudulent practices or moral turpitude, including violations of Penal Law §§ 120.01 et seq. (assault), 120.50 (stalking), 135.05 and 135.10 (unlawful imprisonment); Penal Law Articles 125 (homicide), 155 (larceny), 160 (robbery), 178 (illegal possession of prescription medications), 220 (controlled substances), 235 (obscenity), 245 (exposure), 260 (child abandonment or nonsupport; child endangerment), 265 (possession of firearms), and/or 270 (violations against public safety). B. The applicant may, upon obtaining a certificate of relief, be considered for issuance of a license, except for a conviction of Penal Law § 120.01 et seq. (assault), Penal Law Article 125 (homicide), or Penal Law Article 260 (conduct endangering a child), if there were no violations for any offenses defined in Subsection A above as a crime within the past five years preceding the date of the license application. C. No license shall be issued to a person who has been convicted in the past five years of a violation of § 1192, Subdivisions 1, 2, 2-a, 3 or 4-a (DWI), or § 1212 (reckless driving) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law . D. A license shall not be issued to a person who has been convicted of Penal Law Articles 130 (sex offenses), 135 (kidnapping), 230 (prostitution), 263 (sexual performance by a child), and/or § 120.70 (luring a child).
Section 78-4.3 of Lynbrook's Code of Ordinances establishes criminal-history bars that prevent certain individuals from obtaining a rental property license in the village. Convictions within the past five years for felonies, fraud-related crimes, specific violent offenses, DWI, or reckless driving generally disqualify an applicant, while a separate set of offenses—including sex offenses, kidnapping, and crimes involving children—result in a permanent bar regardless of when the conviction occurred. In limited circumstances, a certificate of relief may allow an otherwise disqualified applicant to be reconsidered, but that pathway is explicitly closed for convictions involving assault, homicide, or conduct endangering a child.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a rental license in Lynbrook must be aware that § 78-4.3 screens applicants based on criminal history before any license is issued. A compliant operator ensures that all individuals listed on a license application can truthfully account for their criminal history, understanding that certain convictions—particularly those involving violence, fraud, controlled substances, or traffic safety—may trigger a five-year disqualification period. For convictions that carry a permanent bar under § 78-4.3(D), such as sex offenses or kidnapping, no certificate of relief can restore eligibility, so property management arrangements should account for this when identifying who will hold the license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 78-4.3, a landlord operating a rental property in Lynbrook is required to hold a valid license, and that license cannot lawfully be issued to someone with certain disqualifying criminal convictions. If a tenant has reason to believe their landlord obtained a license despite a disqualifying conviction—or is operating without a license at all—they may consider contacting the village's licensing or code enforcement office to raise the concern. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Lynbrook's local ordinances can help residents understand how an unlicensed landlord situation might affect their tenancy or serve as a defense in certain proceedings.
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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