Flower Hill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 176-4
Rental occupancy permit required
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It shall be unlawful for the owner, owner's agent, real estate agent, or any other person with actual or apparent authority over any dwelling unit to allow, permit, suffer, or tolerate the rental of such dwelling unit without having first obtained a rental occupancy permit pursuant to this chapter.
Flower Hill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-4 establishes that no dwelling unit may be legally rented unless a rental occupancy permit has been obtained beforehand. The rule applies to owners, their agents, real estate agents, and anyone else exercising authority over the unit. Renting without that permit in place is treated as an unlawful act under the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 176-4, compliant operators in Flower Hill secure a valid rental occupancy permit before any tenancy begins, whether they manage the property directly or through an agent. Because the rule extends liability to agents and anyone with apparent authority, property managers and real estate professionals acting on an owner's behalf are also covered. Operators generally maintain documentation showing the permit was in hand prior to the rental period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 176-4 of Flower Hill's Code of Ordinances means that a dwelling unit should not have been rented to you without a rental occupancy permit already in place. Tenants who believe their unit was rented without such a permit may have grounds to raise that violation in relevant proceedings or bring the matter to the attention of the appropriate local municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Flower Hill's local code can help explain what options may be available under this chapter.
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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