Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-16
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 Department. It shall be the broker or agent's duty to verify the existence of a valid permit before acting on behalf of the owner. Notwithstanding the above, first-time rentals shall be granted a fourteen-business-day grace period for submission of required application paperwork and tenant registration.
Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-16 makes it unlawful for any real estate broker or agent to list, show, or otherwise offer a dwelling unit for lease, rent, or sale unless the Building Department has issued a current rental occupancy permit for that unit. The rule places the verification duty squarely on the broker or agent, not solely on the property owner. An exception exists for first-time rentals, which receive a fourteen-business-day grace period to submit required application paperwork and tenant registration.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brewster ch. 186 § 186-16, property owners benefit from understanding that their broker or agent bears an independent legal duty to confirm a valid rental occupancy permit is on file with the Building Department before any listing or showing activity begins. Compliant operators typically maintain up-to-date permits and make them readily available to any broker or agent acting on their behalf. Owners of units being rented for the first time should be aware of the fourteen-business-day grace period available for submitting application paperwork and tenant registration, and generally coordinate with the Building Department early to avoid complications.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brewster ch. 186 § 186-16 establishes that a dwelling unit should not be listed, shown, or offered for rent unless the Building Department has issued a current rental occupancy permit — a protection that exists before a tenant even views a unit. Tenants who discover that a unit they were shown or rented lacked a valid permit at the time of listing may have grounds to raise that violation in relevant proceedings or bring it to the attention of the Brewster Building Department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Brewster's local ordinances can help explain what options may be available in such circumstances.
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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