Islandia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 138 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 138-14
Unlawful acts
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A. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York for any person to: (1) Establish, maintain, use, let, lease, rent or offer to rent or lease any residential property in the Village of Islandia or suffer or permit the occupancy and use thereof as a rental occupancy without having first obtained a rental permit for such rental occupancy from the Village of Islandia as herein provided. (2) List, solicit, advertise or offer, exhibit or show to any person a rental dwelling located within the Village of Islandia, for the purpose of bringing about the rental thereof, or permit the occupancy of any rental dwelling where no currently effective rental permit has been issued with respect to that rental dwelling by the Code Enforcement Officer of such Village, as herein provided. Before any real estate broker or sales agent lists, shows or otherwise offers for lease or rent any rental dwelling, the real estate broker or sales agent shall obtain a copy of the owner's rental registration from the Code Enforcement Officer, 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 located within the Village of Islandia where no currently effective rental permit has been issued in respect to such rental dwelling by the Code Enforcement Officer 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 12A of the Real Property Law.
Section 138-14 of Islandia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 138 makes it unlawful to rent, advertise, list, show, or accept deposits for any residential rental property in the Village of Islandia unless a valid rental permit has been issued by the Village's Code Enforcement Officer. The prohibition extends to property owners, real estate brokers, and sales agents alike, requiring brokers and agents to obtain and keep on file a copy of the owner's rental registration before marketing a unit. Violations are treated as offenses under New York State Penal Law, and convictions involving licensed real estate professionals trigger a mandatory referral to the New York State Department of State's Division of Licensing Services.
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Under § 138-14, compliant rental property operators in Islandia secure a valid rental permit from the Code Enforcement Officer before listing, advertising, showing, or accepting any rent deposit or security deposit for a residential unit. Operators generally maintain current permit documentation and ensure that any real estate broker or agent they engage has obtained a copy of the rental registration to keep on file and present to prospective tenants. Allowing occupancy or accepting funds without a currently effective permit exposes an owner to criminal-level violations under New York Penal Law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 138-14 establishes that a landlord or agent in Islandia is prohibited from renting, advertising, or accepting a deposit on a unit that lacks a currently effective rental permit issued by the Village's Code Enforcement Officer. Tenants can verify whether a rental permit exists by contacting the Village of Islandia's Code Enforcement Officer before signing a lease or paying a deposit. If a tenant believes a unit is being rented without the required permit, general enforcement paths include contacting the Village's Code Enforcement office to report the potential violation or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Suffolk County housing regulations.
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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