Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 123-4
Term of permits; renewal
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A. All permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance. B. A renewal rental permit application signed by the owner shall be completed and filed with the Chief Building Inspector before the expiration of any valid rental permit. The renewal rental permit application shall contain the following: (1) An official copy of the prior valid rental permit; (2) A signed and sworn affidavit by the owner affirming that the rental property, to the best of his/her knowledge, fully complies with all of the provisions of the Code of the Village of Belle Terre and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, that the structure has not been physically altered in any way, except in full conformance with a valid building permit, and the owner is not aware of the property being in violation of the Code of the Village of Belle Terre or the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. C. In the event of a change in tenancy occurring during a permit term, the owner shall notify the Chief Building Inspector, in writing, of the identity of the new tenants.
Under Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-4, rental permits in the Village of Belle Terre are valid for two years from the date they are issued. Before a permit expires, the property owner must file a renewal application with the Chief Building Inspector, including a copy of the prior permit and a sworn affidavit attesting to the property's compliance with local and state building and fire codes. Additionally, whenever a tenancy changes during an active permit term, the owner is required to notify the Chief Building Inspector in writing of the new tenants' identities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-4, compliant property owners track their permit's two-year expiration date and submit a renewal application to the Chief Building Inspector before that date arrives. The renewal package typically includes an official copy of the existing permit and a signed, sworn affidavit confirming the property meets Village of Belle Terre and New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requirements, with no unauthorized physical alterations. Owners also maintain a practice of promptly sending written notice to the Chief Building Inspector whenever a tenant change occurs mid-permit-term.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-4 establishes that rental properties in Belle Terre must be covered by a valid, periodically renewed permit, and that the owner is required to keep the Chief Building Inspector informed of who is living in the unit. Tenants may find it useful to know that the owner's sworn affidavit affirms the property's compliance with local and state codes, which can be relevant if habitability or code-compliance concerns arise. Tenants who believe a property is being operated without a valid permit or that required notifications have not been made may explore options such as contacting the Village of Belle Terre's building department or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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