West Hampton Dunes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 440 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 440-3
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated, and the definitions below shall in all cases otherwise conform with the Building Code of New York State, the Existing Building Code of New York State, the Fire Code of New York State, the Property Maintenance Code of the State of New York, the Residential Code of the State of New York, and any other relevant code of the State of New York ADMINISTRATOR The administrator of this article who shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Trustees, or in lieu thereof, the Village Building Inspector. CONVENTIONAL BEDROOM A room designed as a bedroom for sleeping purposes. Rooms having other purposes, such as dens, living rooms, or hallways, shall not be considered as conventional bedrooms. ONE-FAMILY DWELLING A building used for residential purposes and arranged, intended or required by Chapter 560 , Zoning, of the Code of the Village of West Hampton Dunes to have one dwelling unit and to be used for the occupancy of not more than one family, as defined in that chapter. SEASONAL RENTAL Use and occupancy of a one-family dwelling for residential purposes under an oral or written lease or agreement for a term of less than one year, for which compensation is paid directly or indirectly. SEASONAL RENTAL PERMIT A permit issued by the Administrator or other person authorized by this article upon the filing and approval of a proper seasonal rental permit application. A seasonal rental permit shall only be effective for the duration or term of the lease or rental agreement that is annexed to the seasonal rental permit application. A new seasonal rental permit application (and seasonal rental permit) must be obtained for each lease or rental agreement. SEASONAL TENANCY The tenancy created by a seasonal rental agreement. TRANSIENT BASIS Any occupancy for a period of less than 14 consecutive days. YEAR Calendar year including the period January 1 through December 31.
Section 440-3 of West Hampton Dunes Code ch. 440 establishes the working definitions that govern the village's seasonal rental regulatory framework. Key terms include 'seasonal rental' (residential use of a one-family dwelling under a lease of less than one year for compensation), 'seasonal rental permit' (a permit tied specifically to a single lease or agreement), and 'transient basis' (any occupancy under 14 consecutive days). All definitions are intended to align with applicable New York State building, fire, residential, and property maintenance codes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 440-3, operators of one-family dwellings in West Hampton Dunes should understand that each individual lease or rental agreement requires its own seasonal rental permit — a single permit does not carry over to a new tenancy or agreement. The definition of 'conventional bedroom' matters for permit applications, as dens, living rooms, and hallways do not qualify as bedrooms under this section. Owners should also note that occupancies of fewer than 14 consecutive days fall under the 'transient basis' definition, which may trigger different regulatory treatment than a standard seasonal rental.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 440-3 defines the scope of protections and requirements that apply to seasonal tenancies in West Hampton Dunes, including the rule that a seasonal rental permit must be specific to the lease or agreement under which a tenant occupies the property. Tenants can verify whether a valid, current seasonal rental permit exists for their specific lease, since the provision requires a new permit for each rental agreement. Those with questions about whether their occupancy qualifies as a 'seasonal rental' or falls under another category may wish to contact the Village Administrator or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York State 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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