Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-5
Rental occupancy permit required
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A. 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 use, establish, maintain, operate, let, lease, rent or suffer or permit the occupancy and use thereof as a rental occupancy by someone other than the owner or his immediate family without first having obtained a valid rental occupancy permit thereof. Failure or refusal to procure a rental occupancy permit hereunder shall be deemed a violation. B. Application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made in writing to the Building Department on a form provided therefor. Such application shall be filed and shall contain: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy; the street address and tax map designation (section, block and lot or lots) of the premises intended for rental occupancy or the premises in which the rental dwelling units intended for occupancy are located; a description of the structure, including the number of rental dwelling units in the structure; the number of persons intended to be accommodated by, and to reside in, each such rental dwelling unit; and the number of rooms, and the dimensions and use of each room, in the structure but outside of the rental dwelling units. (2) The names of each person presently residing in or occupying such premises intended for rental occupancy. C. For each rental dwelling unit, a description of the unit, including the number of rooms in the rental dwelling unit, and the dimensions and use of each such room shall be included. The name, address and telephone number of the managing agent or operator of each such intended rental dwelling unit shall be included. Such application shall be accompanied by the following: (1) A site plan, drawn to scale, showing all buildings, structures, walks, drives and other physical features of the premises and the number, location and access of on-site vehicle parking facilities. (2) A copy of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use. D. Each application shall be executed by and sworn to by the owner of the premises or such person who operates such premises if other than the owner. E. Notwithstanding the above, no rental occupancy permit shall be required for a residential care facility established under New York State guidelines.
Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-5 establishes that any dwelling unit in the Village of Brewster rented to someone other than the owner or their immediate family must be covered by a valid rental occupancy permit before occupancy begins. Operating, leasing, or permitting such occupancy without that permit constitutes a violation and is treated as an offense under New York State Penal Law. The permit application must be submitted in writing to the Building Department and include detailed information about the property, its units, current occupants, a site plan, and a copy of the certificate of occupancy. Residential care facilities established under New York State guidelines are exempt from this requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 186-5, property owners and managers in the Village of Brewster who rent to anyone outside their immediate family are expected to secure a valid rental occupancy permit from the Building Department before allowing occupancy. A compliant operator submits a written application that includes owner contact information, property tax map details, a unit-by-unit description with room dimensions, names of current occupants, a scaled site plan, and a certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use. The application must be signed and sworn to by the owner or, if applicable, the operator of the premises. Failing to obtain this permit is treated as a violation and may carry consequences under New York State Penal Law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-5 of the Brewster Village Code requires that any rental dwelling unit—other than one occupied by the owner or their immediate family—be covered by a valid rental occupancy permit issued by the Building Department. Tenants may want to be aware that renting a unit without such a permit in place could indicate a compliance issue on the landlord's part, which may be relevant if disputes arise about the unit's legal status. Tenants who have concerns about whether their unit is properly permitted can inquire with the Village of Brewster Building Department or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about their options.
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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