Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 281 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 281-17
Offers to rent
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No owner, broker or agent shall publish a written offer or solicitation of offers to rent or lease a rental dwelling unit unless that offer or solicitation refers by number to a valid rental occupancy permit for the rental dwelling unit in question. For purposes of this section, "publish" means to promulgate to the general public, or to selected segments of the general public, in a newspaper, magazine, flyer, handbill, mailed circular, bulletin board, sign or electronic media. Violation of this section shall be unlawful and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York.
Babylon Village Code ch. 281 § 281-17 requires that any written advertisement or solicitation for renting or leasing a dwelling unit — whether in print, on a flyer, on a sign, or through electronic media — must include the number of a valid rental occupancy permit for that specific unit. The rule applies to owners, brokers, and agents alike. Advertising a rental without that permit number is treated as an unlawful offense under New York State Penal Law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Babylon Village Code ch. 281 § 281-17, compliant operators obtain a valid rental occupancy permit before listing a unit and include that permit number in every written advertisement or solicitation, across all channels — print, digital, signage, and mailed materials. Operators typically maintain current permit records so the correct number is readily available when a listing is prepared. Because a violation constitutes a Penal Law offense, property managers generally treat permit compliance as a prerequisite step in the leasing workflow.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Babylon Village Code ch. 281 § 281-17 gives prospective tenants a concrete signal to look for: a valid rental occupancy permit number should appear in any written listing for a unit. If a listing lacks that number, it may indicate the unit does not hold a current permit, which could be relevant to habitability and legal occupancy. Tenants who encounter listings without a permit number may consider contacting Babylon Village's local code enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization to understand what options are generally 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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