Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 281 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 281-15
Collection of rent
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The following shall be conditions precedent to the collection of rent for the use and occupancy of any dwelling unit: A. The issuance of a rental occupancy permit for the premises, as required by § 281-4 . B. The filing of a valid rental registration form for the tenancy as required by § 281-14 .
Under Babylon Village Code ch. 281 § 281-15, a landlord's right to collect rent is conditioned on two prior steps: the premises must have a valid rental occupancy permit issued under § 281-4, and a valid rental registration form for the tenancy must have been filed as required by § 281-14. If either condition has not been met, the legal basis for collecting rent does not yet exist. This rule ties rent collection directly to regulatory compliance rather than treating permitting and registration as separate administrative matters.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Babylon Village Code ch. 281 § 281-15 generally ensure that a rental occupancy permit is in place under § 281-4 and that a current rental registration form has been filed under § 281-14 before accepting any rent payments. Maintaining organized records of both the permit and the registration filing helps demonstrate compliance if questions arise. Compliant operators typically review these requirements at the start of each new tenancy and whenever a permit or registration may need renewal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Babylon Village Code ch. 281 § 281-15 establishes that a landlord's ability to collect rent depends on having both a valid rental occupancy permit and a filed rental registration form for the tenancy. Tenants may be able to raise the absence of either document as a relevant issue if a rent dispute arises, including in housing court proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Babylon Village ordinances can help residents understand what records they may request and what general enforcement paths are available through local code enforcement.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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