Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-5
Application for rental occupancy permit
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A. An application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer on a form provided therefor. Such application shall be filed and shall include the following: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy. In the event that said dwelling unit is owned by more than one individual or entity, each owner's name, address and telephone number shall be provided. In the event that the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity, the name, address and telephone number of each owner, officer, principal, shareholder, partner and/or member of such business entity shall be provided. In the event that the owner has an authorized agent acting on the owner's behalf, that person's name, address and telephone number shall also be provided. (2) The street address and Nassau County 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. (3) A description of the structure, including the number of rental dwelling units in the structure. (4) A floor plan depicting the location, use and dimension of each room situated within the dwelling unit. (5) The number of persons intended to be accommodated by, and to reside in, each such rental dwelling unit. (6) The name of each person that is and/or will be occupying the premises intended for rental occupancy. (7) A copy of the most recent deed and real property tax bill, confirming the ownership of record of the dwelling unit. (8) A copy of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance for the dwelling unit. (9) A property survey of the premises or, if not shown on a property survey, a site plan, drawn to scale, showing all buildings, structures, walks, driveways and other physical features of the premises and the number, location and access of existing and proposed on-site vehicle parking facilities. (10) A building permit application, properly prepared, for all proposed buildings, improvements and alterations to existing buildings on the premises, if any. (11) Each application shall be executed by and sworn to under oath by the owner of the dwelling unit. (12) If the owner or authorized agent of a dwelling unit resides or has a principal place of business located outside the Village, the owner is required to designate an agent who accepts such designation in writing, to accept the service of process by certified mail of any notices set forth in this chapter or for the service of process by certified mail of a violation of this chapter. The failure to provide the name and address of an agent for service of process and the failure of such agent to accept such service of process shall be deemed a violation of this chapter. B. A new application for a rental occupancy permit shall be filed whenever a dwelling unit or portion thereof has become vacant and the owner intends to permit a new tenant or other person to take up residence. No additional fee will be required if the owner is registering a change in tenancy only under an existing valid rental occupancy permit. C. Each application for a rental occupancy permit shall be accompanied by an affidavit, signed by each owner and tenant named in the application, confirming that they have received copies of this chapter agree to abide by the same.
Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-5 establishes the requirements for obtaining a rental occupancy permit before a dwelling unit may be rented. The application must be submitted in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer and include detailed information about ownership, the property itself, its layout, intended occupants, and supporting documents such as a deed, certificate of occupancy, and property survey. A new application is required each time a unit becomes vacant and a new tenant is set to move in, and both the owner and tenant must sign an affidavit confirming they have received and agreed to abide by the chapter's rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-5, compliant property owners obtain a rental occupancy permit before allowing any new tenant to take up residence, submitting a complete written application to the Code Enforcement Officer. Operators generally keep on hand all required documentation — including the current deed, certificate of occupancy, a floor plan, and a property survey — so that applications can be filed promptly when a unit turns over. Owners or authorized agents whose primary address is outside the Village are expected to designate a local agent in writing to accept service of process, as failure to do so is itself treated as a violation under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-5 requires that tenants be named in the rental occupancy permit application and sign an affidavit confirming they have received a copy of Chapter 196 and agree to follow it. This means tenants have a right to know about the permit process and to receive the chapter's rules before or at the time of occupancy. Tenants who believe a landlord has not complied with this section may contact the Village's Code Enforcement Officer, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or explore whether a permit violation is relevant to any proceeding involving their tenancy.
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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