Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-4
Rental occupancy permit required
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A. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any person or entity who or which is an owner of a dwelling unit in the Village to use, establish, maintain, operate, let, lease, license, rent or suffer or permit or allow the occupancy and use thereof as a rental occupancy by someone other than the owner and/or the owner's family without first having obtained a valid rental occupancy permit therefor. Failure or refusal to procure a rental occupancy permit hereunder shall be deemed a violation. B. A rental occupancy permit issued under this chapter shall only be issued to the owner(s) of the real property at issue. C. As a rental occupancy permit issued under this chapter is not transferable, in the event that the ownership of a rental dwelling is transferred, the new owner shall register the property within 30 days of the closing of title pursuant to the requirements set forth in this chapter. If the rental dwelling is not registered as required by this chapter, there will be a presumption that said property is being utilized as rental property by the new owner(s) in violation of this chapter. D. No rental occupancy permit shall be granted to a transient rental property.
Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-4 establishes that any dwelling unit rented to someone outside the owner's family requires a valid rental occupancy permit before occupancy begins. The permit belongs solely to the property owner and cannot be transferred to a new owner when the property is sold; instead, the new owner must register the property within 30 days of closing. Transient rental properties are categorically ineligible for a permit under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cedarhurst ch. 196 § 196-4, compliant property owners obtain a valid rental occupancy permit before allowing any non-family tenant to occupy their unit, and they treat that permit as tied to their ownership rather than to the property itself. When a rental dwelling changes hands, the incoming owner registers the property with the Village within 30 days of closing to avoid a presumption of unpermitted rental activity. Owners of transient rental properties should be aware that this provision explicitly bars them from obtaining a permit at all.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cedarhurst ch. 196 § 196-4 makes it unlawful for a landlord to rent a dwelling unit without first holding a valid rental occupancy permit, which is a baseline protection for renters in the Village. Tenants who have reason to believe their unit is being rented without the required permit may inquire with the Village of Cedarhurst about the permit status of their dwelling or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options. If a property recently changed ownership, § 196-4 also requires the new owner to have registered within 30 days of closing, which may be relevant context when evaluating a landlord's compliance.
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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