Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 281 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 281-4
Rental occupancy permit required
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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 person or entity who owns a dwelling unit in the Village to establish, maintain, use, let, lease, rent or suffer or permit the occupancy and use thereof as a rental occupancy without having a valid permit for such rental occupancy as herein provided. No rental permit shall be issued to a transient rental property.
Babylon Village Code ch. 281 § 281-4 makes it unlawful for any owner of a dwelling unit within the Village to rent out or allow occupancy of that unit without first obtaining a valid rental occupancy permit. Operating without this permit is treated as both a local code violation and a criminal offense under New York State Penal Law. Additionally, the provision bars the issuance of rental permits to transient rental properties entirely, meaning short-term rental arrangements of that type cannot be legally permitted under this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Babylon Village Code ch. 281 § 281-4, compliant property owners secure a valid rental occupancy permit before allowing any tenant to move in and maintain that permit for the duration of any rental arrangement. Because operating without a permit constitutes both a local violation and a Penal Law offense, operators generally treat permit status as a prerequisite to executing any lease or rental agreement. Owners of properties used for transient rentals should be aware that § 281-4 explicitly prohibits the issuance of a rental permit for such properties, making that use category ineligible under this chapter.
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 § 281-4 establishes that a landlord must hold a valid rental occupancy permit in order to lawfully rent a dwelling unit in the Village. Tenants who have reason to believe their unit is being rented without such a permit may contact Babylon Village's local code enforcement or building department to inquire about permit status or report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can help explain how the absence of a required permit under § 281-4 may affect a rental arrangement and what options may be 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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