Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 159 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 159-14
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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: (1) To establish, maintain, use, let, lease, rent or offer to rent or lease or suffer or permit the occupancy and use thereof as a rental occupancy without first having obtained a permit for such rental occupancy from the Village Clerk of the Village as hereinafter provided. (2) List, solicit, advertise or offer, exhibit or show to any person a rental dwelling unit located within the Village for the purpose of bringing about the rental thereof, or permit the occupancy of any rental unit where no currently effective permit has been issued in respect to such rental dwelling unit by the Code Enforcement Officer or such Village, as herein provided. Before any real estate broker or sales agent lists, shows or otherwise offers for lease or rent any dwelling unit, the real estate broker or sales agent shall obtain a copy of the owner's rental registration from the Village Clerk, which shall be kept on file in the office of the real estate broker or sales agent and shown to all prospective lessees or tenants. (3) Accept a deposit of rent or security, or a commission, in connection with the rental of a rental dwelling unit located within the Village where no currently effective permit has been issued in respect to such rental dwelling unit, by the Code Enforcement Officer of such Village, as herein provided. B. In the event that such a person convicted of a violation of Subsection A of this section shall have been a real estate broker or sales person licensed by the State of New York at the time such violation was committed, it shall be the duty of the Village Clerk to transmit a record of such conviction to the Division of Licensing Services of the Department of State and to make complaint thereto against such licensee on behalf of the Village, pursuant to the provisions of Article 12-A of the Real Property Law.
Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 159 § 159-14 makes it unlawful to rent, advertise, list, or accept deposits for a rental dwelling unit in the Village unless a valid rental occupancy permit has been issued by the Code Enforcement Officer and is on file with the Village Clerk. Real estate brokers and agents are specifically required to obtain a copy of the owner's rental registration before listing or showing a unit, and to keep that copy available for prospective tenants. When a licensed real estate professional is convicted under this provision, the Village Clerk is obligated to report the conviction to the New York State Department of State's Division of Licensing Services.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 159 § 159-14, compliant rental property operators in Castleton-on-Hudson secure a valid rental occupancy permit from the Village Clerk before renting, advertising, or accepting any deposit or security for a dwelling unit. Operators generally ensure the permit remains current and that any real estate broker or agent they work with has been provided a copy of the rental registration. Allowing occupancy or accepting funds without a currently effective permit constitutes a violation that can carry Penal Law consequences and, for licensed real estate professionals involved, a referral to the state licensing authority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 159 § 159-14 establishes that a landlord or agent must hold a currently effective rental occupancy permit before renting a unit, advertising it, or collecting any deposit or security from a prospective tenant in Castleton-on-Hudson. Tenants may wish to ask to see the owner's rental registration, which real estate brokers and agents are required to keep on file and show to prospective lessees under this provision. Those who believe a violation has occurred can contact the Village Clerk or Code Enforcement Officer, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization to understand 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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