West Hampton Dunes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 440 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 440-18
Grounds for denial of permit application
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The administrator may deny a seasonal rental permit, among other reasons, on any of the following grounds: A. That the application does not comply with the provisions of this article or does not have a copy of the executed seasonal rental agreement attached. B. That the application has falsified or failed to provide information of substantial and material import in the application for a permit. C. If the applicant was issued a seasonal rental permit which was in effect during any part of the calendar year immediately preceding the date of the application, and the applicant either falsified or failed to provide information of substantial and material import in the application upon which such permit was issued or in any required supplement thereto. D. That the applicant violated any provision of this article during the calendar year immediately preceding the date of the application or during the calendar year in which the application was made. E. That the applicant has had a seasonal permit revoked for cause during the calendar year immediately preceding the date of the application or during the calendar year in which the application is made. F. That a one-family dwelling owned by the applicant during the calendar year immediately preceding the date of the application is made was used or occupied in violation of this article during such period of the applicant's ownership. G. That any tenant listed in the application violated any provision of this article during the calendar year immediately preceding the date of the application or during the calendar year in which the application is made. H. That any tenant listed in the application violated any of the following provisions of the Village Code or New York State or local law during the calendar year immediately preceding the date of the application or during the calendar year in which the application is made. I. That a violation of the West Hampton Dunes Village Code or any other applicable code occurred during a period in which a seasonal rental permit was in effect for the premises during any part of the calendar year immediately preceding the date of the application. J. That a valid certificate of occupancy has not been issued for the dwelling involved in the application. K. That the dwelling involved in the application does not have an operable single-station smoke detecting alarm device and a carbon monoxide detector device or devices installed in accordance with state standards. L. That the dwelling involved in the application does not comply with applicable requirements of the Suffolk County Housing Hygiene and Occupancy Code.
West Hampton Dunes Code ch. 440 § 440-18 sets out a broad list of grounds on which the village administrator may refuse to issue a seasonal rental permit. Denial can be based on problems with the application itself—such as missing documents, false information, or an incomplete rental agreement—as well as on the prior conduct of the applicant, any listed tenant, or the property. Physical conditions of the dwelling, including the absence of a valid certificate of occupancy, missing smoke or carbon monoxide detectors, or failure to meet Suffolk County housing standards, are also independent grounds for denial.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a seasonal rental permit under West Hampton Dunes Code ch. 440 § 440-18 generally ensure that every application is complete, accurate, and accompanied by a fully executed seasonal rental agreement. Compliant operators also confirm that the dwelling holds a valid certificate of occupancy, has functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors meeting state standards, and satisfies Suffolk County Housing Hygiene and Occupancy Code requirements before submitting. Because prior violations—by the owner, the property, or even a listed tenant—during the preceding or current calendar year can independently trigger denial, diligent record-keeping and proactive code compliance across rental seasons are practices commonly associated with successful permit applications.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under West Hampton Dunes Code ch. 440 § 440-18, a tenant's own conduct during the current or immediately preceding calendar year can be cited as a ground for the landlord's permit application to be denied, which could affect the tenant's ability to occupy the property under a valid seasonal permit. Tenants who believe a permit was wrongly denied—or who have concerns about the property's compliance with safety requirements such as smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, or a valid certificate of occupancy—may wish to contact the village administrator's office for information about the permit status. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources familiar with New York village rental regulations can help individuals understand how § 440-18 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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