Flower Hill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 176-11
Offers to rent
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No person shall solicit, advertise, cause, permit, and/or allow another person to solicit, advertise, or publish an offer to lease a rental dwelling unit, unless the rental dwelling has in effect a current rental occupancy permit.
Section 176-11 of Flower Hill's rental regulations prohibits anyone from advertising or publishing an offer to lease a rental dwelling unit unless that unit already holds a valid, current rental occupancy permit. The rule applies to the property owner as well as any third party—such as a real estate agent or listing platform—acting on the owner's behalf. In effect, the permit must be secured before any public marketing of the unit may begin.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 176-11 of Flower Hill Code ch. 176, compliant operators confirm that a current rental occupancy permit is in place for a unit before listing it on any platform, placing a sign, or authorizing a broker to advertise availability. Operators generally maintain records showing the permit was active at the time any advertisement went live. Allowing a listing to run without a valid permit—even through a third-party service—can expose the property owner to liability under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 176-11 of Flower Hill Code ch. 176 establishes that a rental unit must have a current occupancy permit before it is legally advertised for lease, which means tenants can check whether a unit was properly permitted at the time it was marketed to them. If a unit appears to have been advertised without a valid permit, that potential violation may be relevant to raise with the appropriate local municipal authority or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Flower Hill's local ordinances can help explain what remedies or defenses this provision may make 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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