Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 336-11
Broker's responsibility prior to listing
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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 real estate broker or agent to list, advertise, show or otherwise offer for lease, rent or sale on behalf of the owner as a residence with a rental dwelling unit or units any residence or residential dwelling unit for which a current rental occupancy permit is not in force. It shall be the real estate broker's or agent's duty to verify the existence of a valid rental occupancy permit before acting on behalf of the owner. B. 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 real estate broker or agent to list, advertise, show or otherwise offer for lease, rent or sale on behalf of the owner any residential dwelling in a manner inconsistent with the use reflected on the certificate of occupancy, certificate of zoning compliance, certificate of existing use or special permit issued for the premises. It shall be the real estate broker's or agent's duty to verify the legal status of the premises before acting on behalf of the owner. C. 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 real estate broker or agent to list, advertise, show or otherwise offer for lease, rent or sale on behalf the owner or such other person acting in the owner's behalf any residential dwelling in a manner inconsistent with the number of rooms, bedrooms, kitchens or units, identified on the property card for the premises maintained by the Village of Patchogue for such structure. It shall be the real estate broker or agent's duty to verify the legal status of the premises before advertising the premises on behalf of the owner, or such other person acting in the owner's behalf.
Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 § 336-11 establishes that real estate brokers and agents are prohibited from listing, advertising, showing, or otherwise offering a residential rental property unless a current rental occupancy permit is in force for that property. The rule also bars brokers and agents from marketing a property in a way that conflicts with the use described on the certificate of occupancy or related zoning documents, or that misrepresents the number of rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, or units shown on the Village of Patchogue's property card. Violations are treated as offenses under New York State Penal Law, making this more than a local administrative matter. The provision places the verification duty squarely on the broker or agent before any marketing activity begins.
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Under Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 § 336-11, property owners who engage a real estate broker or agent to market a rental unit generally ensure that a valid rental occupancy permit is current and accessible before any listing activity begins. Compliant operators also confirm that the intended marketing accurately reflects the use, room count, bedroom count, kitchen count, and unit count shown on official Village records and certificates. Keeping these documents organized and readily available for the broker or agent to review supports compliance with the verification duties the ordinance imposes on the broker.
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Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 § 336-11 means that a rental unit should not have been listed or shown to prospective tenants without a valid rental occupancy permit and without the marketing accurately reflecting the property's legally recognized use and configuration. If a tenant discovers that a unit was advertised in a way that conflicts with the property's official permits, certificates, or Village property card, that discrepancy may be relevant to a housing complaint or a defense in a legal proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing authorities can help identify what remedies or reporting channels may be available under this provision.
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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