Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 172-5
Real estate agents, brokers or salespersons; filing of leases; penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. No licensed real estate broker, agent or salesperson in the employ of a licensed real estate broker, shall cause a written lease to be executed by a landlord, lessor, lessee or occupant of any dwelling, premise, home, house or apartment in the Village of Atlantic Beach, to be occupied by more than one family. B. Every licensed real estate broker, agent or salesperson in the employ of a licensed real estate broker, who procures such lease for a landlord, lessor, lessee or occupant of any dwelling, premise, home, house or apartment in the Village of Atlantic Beach, shall file with the Village Clerk of Atlantic Beach within 10 days of the execution of such lease, a true copy of the lease, or if the lease is oral, the name or names and address or addresses of the lessees and the substance of the letting agreement, together with the name or names and address or addresses of the lessors. C. Penalties for offenses. (1) Every licensed real estate broker, agent or salesperson in the employ of a licensed real estate broker, who shall violate this chapter shall be punished by and subject to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both. (2) Each day that a person violates this chapter shall constitute a separate and distinct violation and shall subject such person to the fine hereinabove stated.
Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 § 172-5 establishes two key obligations for licensed real estate brokers, agents, and salespersons operating in the Village of Atlantic Beach. First, they are prohibited from facilitating the execution of a written lease for any dwelling intended to house more than one family. Second, when a covered real estate professional does procure a lease, they must file a true copy—or, for oral agreements, the parties' names, addresses, and the substance of the letting—with the Village Clerk within 10 days of execution. Violations carry fines of up to $500 and/or up to 15 days of imprisonment, with each day of non-compliance treated as a separate offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 172-5 of the Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances, landlords and lessors who work with licensed real estate professionals should be aware that those professionals bear a legal obligation to file lease documentation with the Village Clerk within 10 days of execution. Compliant operators generally confirm that their broker or agent has submitted the required copy of any written lease—or the required details for oral agreements—on time. Because each day of non-compliance constitutes a separate violation, landlords benefit from maintaining clear records of when leases were executed and when filings were made.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 172-5 of the Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to understand that the real estate professional who arranged their lease was required to file a copy of that lease—or the key terms of an oral agreement—with the Village Clerk within 10 days of signing. If a tenant believes this filing obligation was not met, they may contact the Village Clerk's office to inquire about whether a copy is on record. Tenants who have questions about their rights under this provision may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with New York housing regulations.
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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