Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 270 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 270-3
Rental permit required
Operative Text
A. No owner, person, managing agent, or designee shall cause, permit or allow a rental property to be occupied, rented, leased, subleased, or otherwise used as a rental property without a valid rental permit. B. No person, managing agent, or designee shall occupy, rent, lease, sublease, or otherwise use a dwelling unit as a rental property without a valid rental permit being issued for the dwelling unit. C. A rental permit issued under this chapter shall only be issued to the owner(s) of the real property at issue. D. No owner, person, managing agent, or designee shall collect rent for the occupancy or use of a dwelling unit as a rental property without a valid rental permit.
Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 270 § 270-3 establishes that every rental dwelling unit in Southampton must have a valid rental permit before it can be occupied, rented, leased, subleased, or otherwise used as a rental property. The permit may only be issued to the actual owner of the real property, not to agents or other parties acting on the owner's behalf. Collecting rent on a unit that lacks a valid permit is also expressly prohibited under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 270 § 270-3, compliant property owners obtain a valid rental permit in their own name before placing any unit into rental service or accepting rent payments. Because the permit must be issued to the owner of record, operators who use managing agents or designees still bear direct responsibility for ensuring the permit is in place and current. Owners generally keep documentation of the permit readily accessible and confirm its validity before any new tenancy begins.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 270 § 270-3 gives tenants a basis to verify that their dwelling unit is covered by a valid rental permit, since occupying or renting a unit without one is prohibited. If a tenant has reason to believe no valid permit exists for their unit, they may consider contacting the Southampton Town building or code enforcement office to inquire about the permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Southampton's local ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be collecting rent without a required permit.
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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