Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 281 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 281-14
Rental registration required
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York for any owner to permit any tenant or other person to take up residence by a rental occupancy in any dwelling unit or for a person to take up residence by a rental occupancy without the owners first having completed and filed with the Building Inspector a rental registration form approved by the Village Administrator. A new form must be filed whenever a dwelling unit or portion thereof has become vacant and the owner intends to permit a new tenant or other person to take up residence.
Section 281-14 of Babylon Village's Code of Ordinances makes it unlawful for any rental occupancy to begin in a dwelling unit unless the owner has first filed an approved rental registration form with the Building Inspector. This requirement applies each time a unit becomes vacant and the owner intends to place a new tenant. Failing to comply is treated as a violation of the chapter and an offense under New York State Penal Law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 281-14, compliant rental property operators in Babylon Village obtain and file a Village Administrator–approved rental registration form with the Building Inspector before any new tenant takes up residence. A fresh registration form is required each time a unit turns over — meaning a new filing is needed whenever a vacancy occurs and the owner plans to re-rent. Keeping records of each filed registration helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 281-14 establishes that a landlord must have a completed rental registration on file with the Building Inspector before a tenant lawfully takes up residence, which means tenants can inquire with the Babylon Village Building Inspector's office to confirm whether their unit is properly registered. If a unit lacks the required registration, that absence may be relevant in housing-related proceedings or complaints filed with the appropriate local authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Babylon Village ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord has not complied with § 281-14.
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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