Valley Stream, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 46A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 46A-8
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A. No rental property shall be occupied by more than the number of persons permitted to occupy the dwelling unit under § 404 of the Property Maintenance Code of the New York State Uniform fire Prevention and Building Code. B. A transient rental is prohibited. C. The leasing occupancy or use by a tenant of less than the entire rental property is prohibited. D. The owner(s) and tenant(s) shall ensure that all applicable parking regulations provided for in the Code of the Village of Valley Stream are satisfied. E. A rental property shall only be occupied or otherwise utilized in accordance with the certificate of occupancy issued for the dwelling unit. F. The owner(s) and tenant(s) shall ensure that all property maintenance regulations provided for in Chapter 64 of the Code of the Village of Valley Stream are satisfied.
Valley Stream Code § 46A-8 establishes several baseline rules for how rental properties may be used. Occupancy is capped at the number of persons allowed under the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code's § 404, transient or short-term rentals are banned, and a tenant must lease the entire rental unit rather than just a portion of it. The property must also be used in conformity with its certificate of occupancy, and both owners and tenants share responsibility for complying with the village's parking and property maintenance regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 46A-8, compliant rental property operators in Valley Stream generally verify that the number of occupants does not exceed the limit set by § 404 of the State Property Maintenance Code and that the unit is used only as authorized by its certificate of occupancy. Operators also ensure that leases cover the entire dwelling unit, that no transient or short-term rental arrangements are made, and that parking requirements under the Village Code are met. Because § 46A-8 places shared responsibility on owners for property maintenance under Chapter 64, operators typically monitor ongoing compliance with those standards throughout the tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 46A-8 of the Valley Stream Code establishes rights and obligations that apply to tenants as well as owners, including shared responsibility for parking compliance and property maintenance under Chapter 64. Tenants should be aware that leasing only part of a rental unit or using the property in a way that conflicts with its certificate of occupancy is prohibited under this provision. Those who believe a landlord is violating these occupancy or use rules may consider raising the violation with the Village of Valley Stream's code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Nassau County housing regulations.
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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