Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 281 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 281-16
Broker's responsibility prior to listing
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It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York for any broker or agent to list, show or otherwise offer for lease, rent or sale on behalf of the owner any dwelling unit for which a current rental occupancy permit has not been issued by the Building Inspector. It shall be the broker's or agent's duty to verify the existence of a valid permit before acting on behalf of the owner.
Under Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 281 § 281-16, it is unlawful for any real estate broker or agent to list, show, or otherwise offer a dwelling unit for lease, rent, or sale unless a current rental occupancy permit has been issued by the Building Inspector. The rule places an affirmative verification duty on the broker or agent — not just the property owner — before any marketing activity begins. A violation of this provision is treated as an offense under New York State Penal Law, signaling that the consequences extend beyond a simple civil fine.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners working with brokers or agents in Babylon Village should be aware that § 281-16 requires a current rental occupancy permit to be on file with the Building Inspector before any dwelling unit can be listed, shown, or offered. Compliant operators typically obtain and maintain a valid permit in advance of engaging a broker, and they make that permit readily available for the broker or agent to verify. Keeping permit documentation current and accessible helps avoid situations where a broker is legally barred from marketing the unit on the owner's behalf.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 281-16 of Babylon Village's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to question whether a dwelling unit was lawfully listed or offered to them if a valid rental occupancy permit was not in place at the time of marketing. If a tenant believes a unit was shown or rented without the required Building Inspector permit, that potential violation can be raised with local code enforcement or the Babylon Village Building Department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can help explain what remedies or defenses this provision may make available.
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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