Baxter Estates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 146-14
Prohibited conduct
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It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law for any person to list, solicit, advertise or offer, exhibit or show, to any person, a dwelling unit within the Village for the purpose of bringing about or causing the rental thereof where no currently effective permit has been issued by the Superintendent of Buildings in respect to such dwelling unit as provided in this chapter.
Section 146-14 of Baxter Estates Code ch. 146 makes it unlawful to list, advertise, show, or otherwise market a dwelling unit for rental purposes unless a currently valid permit has been issued by the Superintendent of Buildings for that unit. The prohibition applies to any person involved in the marketing process, not just the property owner. A violation of this rule is treated as a criminal offense under New York's Penal Law, not merely a civil infraction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 146-14 of Baxter Estates Code ch. 146, compliant operators ensure that a currently effective permit issued by the Superintendent of Buildings is in place before a rental unit is listed, advertised, shown, or offered to prospective tenants. This means verifying permit status before any marketing activity begins — including online listings, signage, or in-person showings. Because a violation carries Penal Law consequences, operators generally treat permit compliance as a prerequisite step in the rental process rather than an afterthought.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 146-14 of Baxter Estates Code ch. 146 gives tenants a basis to question whether a unit they were shown or offered was legally permitted for rental at the time it was marketed to them. If a landlord listed or showed a unit without a valid permit from the Superintendent of Buildings, that conduct constitutes a violation of the Village Code and a Penal Law offense. Tenants who believe this provision may have been violated can report the matter to the Village's Superintendent of Buildings or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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