Southold, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 207 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 207-8
Revocation of permit
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A. The Code Enforcement Official may revoke a rental occupancy permit where he or she finds that the permit holder has caused, permitted, suffered or allowed to exist and remain upon the premises for which such permit has been issued, for a period of 14 business days or more after written, return receipt requested notice and opportunity to be heard has been given to the permit holder, or the managing agent of such rental dwelling unit, a violation of the Multiple Residence Law and/or New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or a violation of this chapter or other chapter of the Town Code. Revocation of a permit under this subsection cannot be done by a devisee or assistant of the Code Enforcement Official. B. An appeal from such revocation may be taken by the permit holder to the Town Board, by written request, made within 30 days from the date of such revocation. The Town Board shall hold a public hearing on such appeal after receipt of written request of such appeal, and after such hearing shall make written findings and conclusions and a decision either sustaining such permit revocation or reinstating such permit within 30 days after close of such public hearing. Unless the Town Board directs otherwise in circumstances constituting serious threats to health and safety, the filing of an appeal shall stay the effectiveness of a permit revocation until the Town Board has considered and ruled upon the issue. C. Any permit holder that takes an appeal to the Town Board from the revocation of a rental permit shall be required to pay an administrative fee $200 to the Town Clerk with the written request for the appeal.
Under Southold, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 207 § 207-8, the Code Enforcement Official has authority to revoke a rental occupancy permit when a permit holder has allowed a qualifying violation—such as a breach of the Multiple Residence Law, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or the Town Code—to persist for 14 or more business days after written notice (sent return receipt requested) and an opportunity to be heard have been provided. Revocation may be appealed to the Town Board within 30 days by submitting a written request, accompanied by a $200 administrative fee paid to the Town Clerk. Filing a timely appeal generally stays the revocation's effect unless the Town Board determines that serious health or safety threats require otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to ch. 207 § 207-8 generally maintain their rental occupancy permits by promptly addressing any cited violations of the Multiple Residence Law, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or applicable Town Code chapters well within the 14-business-day window that follows receipt of a written, return-receipt-requested notice. Compliant operators document their remediation efforts and retain records of correspondence with the Code Enforcement Official to demonstrate timely action. If a revocation does occur, property owners are aware that an appeal to the Town Board must be filed in writing within 30 days and requires a $200 administrative fee payable to the Town Clerk.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 207 § 207-8, tenants living in a rental unit whose permit has been revoked may want to understand that the revocation process includes a notice-and-opportunity-to-be-heard requirement directed at the permit holder, and that an appeal filed by the landlord typically stays the revocation unless the Town Board finds a serious health or safety threat. Tenants who believe their dwelling has unresolved code violations may consider contacting the Southold Code Enforcement Official to inquire about the status of the property's rental occupancy permit. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how a permit revocation or ongoing violations may affect their housing situation.
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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