Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 123-12
Revocation of permit
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A. The Chief Building Inspector shall revoke a rental permit when he or she finds that the permit holder has caused, permitted or allowed to exist and remain upon the rental property a violation of any provision of the Code of the Village of Belle Terre for a period of 14 days or more after written notice has been given to the permit holder, managing agent, or tenant of such rental property. B. An appeal from such revocation may be taken by the permit holder to the Zoning Board of Appeals, by written request, made within 30 days from the date of such revocation. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall hold a public hearing on such appeal within 30 days after receipt of written notice of such appeal and, after such hearing, shall make written findings and a decision either sustaining such permit revocation or reinstating such permit within 30 days after close of such public hearing.
Under Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-12, the Chief Building Inspector is authorized to revoke a rental permit when a code violation on the rental property has persisted for 14 or more days after written notice was delivered to the permit holder, managing agent, or tenant. Once revoked, the permit holder has 30 days to file a written appeal with the Zoning Board of Appeals, which must then hold a public hearing and issue a written decision within defined timeframes. This provision creates a structured enforcement and appeal process tied directly to ongoing code compliance on rental properties in Belle Terre.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-12, compliant rental property operators generally act promptly to correct any code violations upon receiving written notice, well within the 14-day window that triggers permit revocation. Operators who do receive a revocation notice typically document their appeal in writing and submit it to the Zoning Board of Appeals within the 30-day appeal period. Maintaining organized records of all written notices, corrective actions taken, and correspondence with the Chief Building Inspector is a common practice among operators seeking to protect their rental permit status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-12 is relevant to tenants because written notice of a code violation may be delivered directly to a tenant, and a permit revocation can affect the legal status of the rental property where they live. Tenants who receive such notices may want to understand what obligations or rights arise from that notice, and tenant-rights organizations can help clarify what a permit revocation means for occupancy. If a permit is revoked, tenants may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand what options are generally available to them under local and state law.
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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