Southold, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 207 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 207-9
Broker's/agent's responsibility
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A. Broker's/agent's responsibility prior to listing. No real estate broker or agent shall list or otherwise advertise, or offer for lease any rental dwelling unit for which a current rental permit has not been issued by the Code Enforcement Official. Any such listing must include the current rental permit number for the rental unit.
Under Southold, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 207 § 207-9, a rental dwelling unit may not be listed, advertised, or offered for lease by a real estate broker or agent unless a current rental permit has already been issued by the Code Enforcement Official. Furthermore, any listing that is published must display the current rental permit number for the unit. This rule applies before any listing activity begins, placing the compliance obligation at the pre-market stage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 207 § 207-9, property owners who work with real estate brokers or agents should ensure that a valid rental permit has been issued by the Code Enforcement Official before any listing or advertising activity begins. Compliant operators typically provide their broker or agent with the current rental permit number so it can be included in all listings. Keeping permit documentation current and readily accessible helps avoid situations where a listing must be delayed or pulled.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 207-9 of Southold's Code of Ordinances gives prospective tenants a way to verify a unit's compliance status: any lawful listing must display a current rental permit number issued by the Code Enforcement Official. If a listing lacks a permit number, or if you have reason to believe no valid permit exists, that may be worth noting when evaluating a rental. Tenant-rights organizations and the local Code Enforcement office can be resources for understanding what options are generally available when a listing appears to fall short of this requirement.
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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