Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 270 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 270-6
Review of application; issuance of rental permit
Operative Text
The enforcement authority shall review each application for completeness and accuracy and shall make an on-site inspection of the proposed rental property unless the owner has elected to provide a certification from a licensed architect or a licensed engineer pursuant to § 270-5B(10) . The enforcement authority shall not issue a rental permit, unless the application includes all of the requisite information and documents enumerated in § 270-5(B)(1) through (10). If satisfied that the proposed rental property fully complies with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Code of the Town of Southampton and that such rental property would not create a nuisance to an adjoining nearby property, the enforcement authority shall issue the permit or permits. No rental permit shall be issued if there are any violations of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Town of Southampton in existence at the premises.
Under Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 270 § 270-6, the local enforcement authority must review every rental permit application for completeness and accuracy before a permit can be issued. Unless the property owner has submitted a licensed architect's or engineer's certification, an on-site inspection of the rental property is required. A rental permit will not be issued if any required documents are missing, if the property does not fully comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Town of Southampton Code, or if the property would create a nuisance to neighboring properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 270-6, compliant operators ensure that their rental permit applications include every document and piece of information listed in § 270-5(B)(1) through (10) before submission. Operators who wish to avoid a mandatory on-site inspection generally arrange for a licensed architect or licensed engineer to provide the certification described in § 270-5B(10). Because no permit can be issued while code violations exist at the premises, property managers typically resolve any outstanding violations under the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or the Town of Southampton Code prior to applying.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 270-6 of the Southampton Code establishes that a rental permit may only be issued for a property that has passed inspection and is free of fire, building, and nuisance violations — meaning tenants can look to whether a valid permit exists as a baseline indicator of a property's compliance status. If a tenant has reason to believe a rental unit lacks a required permit or has unresolved code violations, they may consider contacting the Town of Southampton's enforcement authority to inquire about the property's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help explain what options may be available when a rental property appears to be operating without a properly issued permit under § 270-6.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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