Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 220 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 220-4
License required
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to engage in the business of operating a manufactured home community within the Town of Southampton without first obtaining a manufactured home community operator's license, unless the operator has an application pending for a license under the provisions of this chapter and has not been denied a license in the past or had a previously issued license revoked. B. In no event will the failure of an operator to obtain a license under this section affect the rights of the residents in the manufactured home community to continue the use and occupancy of their premises.
Section 220-4 of Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 220 makes it unlawful to operate a manufactured home community in the Town of Southampton without first holding a valid operator's license. An exception exists for operators who have a pending license application and have not previously been denied or had a license revoked. Importantly, an operator's failure to obtain the required license does not strip residents of their right to continue living in and using their homes within the community.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 220-4, a compliant manufactured home community operator in Southampton secures the required operator's license before commencing or continuing operations. Operators who are in the process of applying for the first time—and who have no prior denial or revocation on record—may continue operating while that application is pending. Maintaining current licensure and promptly renewing or reapplying helps operators remain in good standing under ch. 220.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 220-4 explicitly protects residents of a manufactured home community by stating that an operator's failure to obtain a license does not affect residents' rights to continue occupying their homes. This means that licensing disputes or violations by an operator under ch. 220 cannot be used as a basis to displace residents. Tenants who have concerns about their community's licensing status may contact the Town of Southampton directly or reach out to a tenant-rights organization to better 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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