Massapequa Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 189 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 189-6
Enforcement
Operative Text
A. The Building Inspector and/or his or her assistants shall be responsible for investigating and documenting violations of any case of illegal occupancy within the Village. B. Prosecutions for violations of this article may be instituted in the Village Justice Court, the District Court of the County of Nassau or any other court of competent jurisdiction. C. The Village Attorney may, upon direction of the Board of Trustees, institute an action in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau, for appropriate relief where it appears under the circumstances that the imposition of a fine alone would not be adequate.
Section 189-6 of Massapequa Park's Code of Ordinances establishes how illegal-occupancy violations are investigated and prosecuted within the Village. The Building Inspector and designated assistants are charged with identifying and documenting such violations, while cases may be brought before the Village Justice Court, Nassau County District Court, or another court of competent jurisdiction. When a fine alone is deemed insufficient, the Village Attorney—acting on direction from the Board of Trustees—may seek broader relief in Nassau County Supreme Court.
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Under § 189-6, property owners in Massapequa Park should be aware that the Building Inspector and staff are actively authorized to investigate and document any suspected illegal occupancy on their properties. Compliant operators generally ensure that all occupancies conform to applicable Village codes so as to avoid prosecution in Village Justice Court or Nassau County District Court. Where circumstances are serious enough, the Village Attorney can pursue Supreme Court remedies beyond a simple fine, making proactive compliance a practical priority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 189-6 gives tenants context about how the Village enforces illegal-occupancy rules: the Building Inspector is the frontline investigator, and violations can be prosecuted in multiple courts, including Village Justice Court and Nassau County District Court. If a tenant believes they are living in a unit with an illegal-occupancy status, they may contact the Village's Building Department to understand the status of any documented violations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help explain what an illegal-occupancy finding may mean for a tenant's living situation and available options.
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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