Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 123-3
Rental permit required
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A. No owner, person, managing agent, real estate agent/broker or designee shall cause, permit or allow the occupancy or use of a dwelling unit as a rental property without a valid rental permit. B. No person, managing agent, real estate agent/broker or designee shall occupy or otherwise use a dwelling unit as a rental property without a valid rental permit being issued for the dwelling unit. C. A rental permit issued under this chapter shall only be issued to the owner(s) of the real property at issue. D. It shall be a ground for administrative permit bar for a two-year period by the Chief Building Inspector, and imposition of an "in-violation fee" set by resolution of the Village of Belle Terre Board of Trustees, for a particular property, for any owner, person, managing agent, real estate broker/agent to list, advertise, show, or otherwise offer for lease, or rent as a rental property while said property has not been issued an active rental permit by the Village of Belle Terre. It shall be the broker's or agent's duty to verify the existence of a valid rental registration before acting on behalf of the owner and/or the owner's agent. E. No owner, person, managing agent, real estate agent/broker or designee shall collect rent for the occupancy or use of a dwelling unit as a rental property without a valid rental permit. It shall also be unlawful and a violation of this chapter to accept a deposit of rent or security, or a commission, in connection with the rental of a rental dwelling unit located within the Village of Belle Terre where no valid rental registration has been issued as required under this chapter.
Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-3 establishes that no dwelling unit within the Village of Belle Terre may be rented, occupied as a rental, advertised for rent, or have rent or security deposits collected on its behalf unless a valid rental permit has been issued to the property owner. The permit is owner-specific and cannot be held by agents or managers on the owner's behalf. Listing, advertising, or otherwise marketing a property for rent without an active permit can trigger a two-year administrative permit bar and an 'in-violation fee' set by the Village Board of Trustees, and real estate brokers and agents bear an independent duty to confirm a valid permit exists before acting on a rental transaction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Belle Terre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-3, compliant property owners obtain and maintain a valid rental permit in their own name before listing, advertising, showing, or renting a dwelling unit, and before collecting any rent, deposit, or security. Owners generally ensure the permit remains active throughout any tenancy, since collecting rent or accepting a security deposit without a current permit is itself a violation. Owners who work with real estate agents or brokers typically provide those professionals with documentation of the active permit, as the ordinance places a verification duty on those agents as well.
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 § 123-3 means that a landlord is prohibited from collecting rent, security deposits, or any other rental payments from a tenant unless a valid rental permit has been issued for the dwelling unit. Tenants who believe their unit is being rented without a valid permit may raise that fact as a potential violation of this chapter when dealing with the Village of Belle Terre's building or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations and housing attorneys familiar with Village of Belle Terre ordinances can help tenants understand what remedies or defenses may be available under § 123-3 in their particular circumstances.
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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