Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 25-9
Broker/agent responsibility
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A. Broker's/Agent's responsibility prior to listing. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any broker or agent to list, solicit, advertise, exhibit, show or otherwise offer for lease, rent or sale on behalf of the owner any dwelling unit for which a current rental license is required and has not been issued by the Building Department. It shall be the broker's or agent's duty to verify the existence of a valid rental license before acting on behalf of the owner. B. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter to accept a deposit of rent and/or security, or a commission, in connection with the rental of a Rental Dwelling Unit located within the Village of Bellport where no valid rental license has been issued as required under this chapter. C. In the event that a person convicted of a violation of this section shall have been a real estate broker or salesperson licensed by the State of New York, at the time such violation was committed, the Village Clerk shall transmit a record of such conviction to the Division of Licensing Services of the Department of State and make complaint thereto against such licensee on behalf of the Village of Bellport, pursuant to the provisions of Article 12-A of the Real Property Law.
Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 § 25-9 establishes that real estate brokers and agents are prohibited from listing, advertising, showing, or otherwise marketing a rental dwelling unit unless a valid rental license has been issued by the Building Department. Accepting rent deposits, security deposits, or commissions in connection with an unlicensed rental unit is also prohibited. When a broker or salesperson licensed by New York State is convicted of violating this section, the Village Clerk is required to report that conviction to the state's Division of Licensing Services, which can affect the individual's professional license.
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Under Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 § 25-9, property owners who work with brokers or agents to market their rental units generally ensure that a current rental license has been issued by the Building Department before any listing activity begins. Compliant operators typically provide their broker or agent with documentation of a valid rental license prior to authorizing any advertising, showings, or solicitation. Accepting deposits or commissions on an unlicensed unit exposes all parties involved to potential violations under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 § 25-9 gives tenants a basis to question whether a rental unit was properly licensed at the time it was listed or when deposits were collected. If a tenant believes a broker or agent accepted a deposit or commission in connection with an unlicensed unit, that potential violation can be raised with the Village of Bellport or its Building Department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help explain what remedies or defenses may be available under this provision.
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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