Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 336-2
Applicability; more restrictive provisions to prevail
Operative Text
A. Scope. This article shall apply to all rental dwelling units located within the Village of Patchogue, whether or not the use and occupancy thereof shall be permitted under the applicable use regulations for the zoning district in which such rental dwelling unit is located, as provided in this article. Any dwelling unit, rooming house unit, boardinghouse unit or any other premises subject to this article shall be presumed to be rented for a fee and a charge made if said premises are not occupied by the legal owner thereof. B. Applicability. The provisions of this article shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, codes and regulations. Nothing in this article shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies or existing requirements of any other provision of state or local law or code or regulation. In case of conflict between any provision of this article and any applicable state or local law, code or regulation, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement shall prevail. The issuance of any permit or the filing of any form under this article does not make legal any action or state of facts that is otherwise illegal, unlawful or unpermitted, or otherwise in contravention of any other applicable law, code, rule or regulation.
Section 336-2 of Patchogue's rental housing code establishes that its rules apply to every rental dwelling unit in the Village of Patchogue, regardless of whether the unit's use is permitted under local zoning. The article works alongside—not instead of—existing state and local housing laws, and any dwelling not occupied by its legal owner is presumed to be rented for a fee. When this article conflicts with another applicable law or regulation, whichever standard is stricter controls.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 336-2, operators of rental properties in Patchogue must recognize that compliance with this article does not substitute for compliance with state or local laws that may impose additional or stricter requirements. A compliant operator generally reviews all applicable state and local codes alongside this article, applying whichever standard is more demanding. Obtaining a permit or filing a form under this article does not legalize a condition that is otherwise prohibited by another law, code, or regulation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 336-2 establishes that Patchogue's rental housing rules cover all rental units in the Village, including those in zoning districts where the rental use may not be formally permitted. Tenants can generally rely on the fact that the stricter of any conflicting state or local standard applies to their unit, meaning protections are not diminished by this article. Tenants who believe a violation exists may explore options such as contacting the Village of Patchogue directly, raising the violation as a defense in a relevant proceeding, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law.
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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