Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 249 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 249-11
Occupancy requirements
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Every transportable dwelling or portable structure occupied or intended for occupancy as living or sleeping quarters in any mobile home or travel trailer park for a period exceeding 60 days shall conform to all requirements relating to mobile homes in this chapter.
Section 249-11 of Riverhead's Code of Ordinances establishes a time-based threshold for portable structures used as living or sleeping quarters in mobile home or travel trailer parks. Once a transportable dwelling or portable structure has been occupied—or is intended to be occupied—for more than 60 days, it must meet all of the mobile home requirements set out in Chapter 249. The rule effectively treats extended-stay portable structures the same as permanent mobile homes for regulatory purposes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 249-11, operators of mobile home or travel trailer parks in Riverhead must track the occupancy duration of every portable structure on their property. When a unit reaches or is expected to reach the 60-day threshold, the operator is generally expected to ensure that structure complies with all mobile home standards outlined in Chapter 249. Maintaining records of move-in dates and conducting periodic compliance reviews are practices consistent with meeting this requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 249-11 provides that residents of mobile home or travel trailer parks in Riverhead who occupy a portable structure for more than 60 days are entitled to the full protections and standards that Chapter 249 applies to mobile homes. If a structure does not meet those standards after the 60-day mark, that non-compliance may be relevant to any dispute or complaint about habitability conditions. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of the required standards may consider contacting the Town of Riverhead's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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