Babylon Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 153 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 153-2
Permit required
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A. Occupancy with a rental permit. It shall be unlawful for the owner, owner’s agent, real estate agent or any person with apparent authority over any residential building, apartment building, multiple-residence building, senior-citizen multiple-residence building, motels, extended-stay residences, bed-and-breakfasts and any units contained therein to allow, permit or suffer the occupancy of any residential building, apartment building, multiple-residence building, senior-citizen multiple-residence building, motels, extended-stay residences, bed-and-breakfasts and any units contained therein, which is not the actual residence of the owner, without having first obtained a rental permit pursuant to this article. It shall be immaterial whether or not rent or any other consideration is paid to the owner by the occupant of the dwelling unit. B. Occupancy without a rental permit. It shall be unlawful for a person to occupy any residential building, apartment building, multiple-residence building, senior-citizen multiple-residence building, motels, extended-stay residences, bed-and-breakfasts and any units contained therein until a valid rental permit has been issued for that residential building, apartment building, multiple-residence building, senior-citizen multiple-residence building, motels, extended stay residences, bed-and-breakfasts and any units contained therein, pursuant to this article. It shall be immaterial whether or not rent or any other consideration is paid to the owner by the occupant(s) of the dwelling unit or that the person occupying said residential building, apartment building, multiple-residence building, senior-citizen multiple-residence building, motels, extended-stay residences, bed-and-breakfasts and any units contained therein had knowledge there was not a valid permit. C. Offeror’s responsibility prior to rental/listing: It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any person, broker or agent, to list, show or otherwise offer for lease, rent or occupancy any dwelling unit for which a current rental permit has not been issued. It shall be the person, broker or agent’s duty to verify the existence of a valid permit before listing, showing or otherwise offering for lease, rent or occupancy any building or dwelling unit in the Town of Babylon.
Babylon Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 153 § 153-2 establishes that any residential rental property — including apartment buildings, multiple-residence buildings, motels, extended-stay residences, and bed-and-breakfasts — must hold a valid rental permit before anyone occupies it. This requirement applies regardless of whether money or any other consideration changes hands, and regardless of whether the occupant knew a permit was missing. The rule also prohibits listing, showing, or otherwise marketing a unit for rent or occupancy unless a current rental permit is already in place.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 153-2, property owners and their agents in the Town of Babylon are generally expected to secure a valid rental permit before allowing any tenant or occupant to move into a non-owner-occupied residential unit. Compliant operators typically verify permit status before signing leases, accepting occupants, or authorizing any agent or broker to list or show the property. Because the ordinance places the verification duty squarely on the person, broker, or agent offering the unit, maintaining up-to-date permit documentation and sharing it with any listing agent is a standard part of responsible property management in Babylon Town.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 153-2 of the Babylon Town Code makes it unlawful for a unit to be occupied without a valid rental permit, and notably, a tenant's lack of knowledge that no permit existed does not excuse the violation. Tenants who discover their unit may lack a current rental permit can contact the Town of Babylon's relevant code enforcement or housing office to inquire about permit status, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on what options may be available. Because the permit obligation rests primarily on the owner, broker, and agent under § 153-2, the absence of a valid permit may be relevant information in disputes over habitability or lease enforcement.
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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