Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-7
Compliance with Town, county and state laws required
Operative Text
A. No rental occupancy permit or renewal thereof shall be issued under any application unless the property shall be in compliance with all the provisions of the Code of the Town of Riverhead, the laws and sanitary and housing regulations of the County of Suffolk and the laws of the State of New York. B. In the case of mobile home units situated within a mobile home park, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant and owner of such unit to provide a copy of the permit issued hereunder to the office, owner, agent and/or manager of the mobile home park within 30 days of same being issued.
Section 263-7 of Riverhead's Code of Ordinances establishes that a rental occupancy permit — or its renewal — can only be issued when the property meets all applicable requirements under Riverhead Town Code, Suffolk County sanitary and housing regulations, and New York State law. The provision also addresses mobile home units specifically, requiring that a copy of any issued permit be delivered to the mobile home park's office, owner, agent, or manager within 30 days of issuance. Together, these requirements tie the permit process to a broad baseline of legal compliance across multiple levels of government.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 263-7, a compliant rental property operator ensures that the property satisfies all Town of Riverhead, Suffolk County, and New York State requirements before applying for or renewing a rental occupancy permit. Operators of mobile home units within a park take the additional step of furnishing a copy of the issued permit to the park's office, owner, agent, or manager within the 30-day window specified by the provision. Maintaining documentation of compliance with each layer of applicable law — local, county, and state — supports a smoother permit application and renewal process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 263-7 means that a landlord is not legally entitled to a rental occupancy permit in Riverhead unless the property is in full compliance with Town, Suffolk County, and New York State housing and sanitary standards. Tenants who believe a rental unit may be operating without a valid permit, or that the property does not meet the required legal standards, can inquire with the Town of Riverhead about permit status or file a complaint with the relevant local or county housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Suffolk County housing law can help residents understand what compliance under § 263-7 means for their specific living situation.
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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