Poquott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 123-15
Broker's/agent's responsibility
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A. Broker's/agent's responsibility prior to listing. 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 broker or agent to list, solicit, advertise, exhibit, show or otherwise offer for lease, or rent on behalf of the owner any dwelling unit for which a current rental dwelling registration number has not been issued by the Village of Poquott. It shall be the broker's or agent's duty to verify the existence of a valid rental dwelling registration number before acting on behalf of the owner of a property. B. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any broker or agent to accept a deposit of rent or security, or a commission, in connection with the rental of a rental dwelling unit located within the Village of Poquott where no rental dwelling registration number has been issued as required under this article. 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, or rent 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. D. In the event that a person convicted of a violation of this section shall have been a real estate broker or salesperson licensed by the State of New York at the time such violation was committed, the Village Clerk shall transmit a record of such conviction to the Division of Licensing Services of the Department of State and make a complaint.
Poquott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-15 establishes that real estate brokers and agents are prohibited from listing, advertising, showing, or otherwise marketing a rental dwelling unit in the Village of Poquott unless a valid rental dwelling registration number has been issued for that property. Brokers and agents are also barred from accepting rent deposits, security deposits, or commissions tied to an unregistered rental unit. Additionally, brokers and agents may not market a residential dwelling in a way that conflicts with its certificate of occupancy or other official use authorization, and any conviction under this section may be reported to the New York State Department of State's Division of Licensing Services.
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Under § 123-15, property owners in Poquott who work with real estate brokers or agents should be aware that those professionals are independently obligated to confirm a valid rental dwelling registration number and verify the property's legal use status before taking any action on the owner's behalf. A compliant operator generally ensures that registration is current and that the property's actual use aligns with its certificate of occupancy or applicable permit before engaging a broker or agent. Keeping registration documents and occupancy certificates readily accessible can help facilitate a broker's or agent's required verification duties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 123-15 of Poquott's Code of Ordinances provides a layer of protection for prospective renters by requiring that brokers and agents confirm a property's registration and legal use status before marketing it or collecting any deposits or commissions. If a tenant discovers that a unit was listed or rented without a valid rental dwelling registration number, or that the advertised use did not match the property's official certificates, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe this rule has been violated can look into filing a complaint with the Village of Poquott or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law for guidance on available options.
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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