Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-20
Effective date; implementation
Operative Text
This chapter shall be effective on November 1, 2006, or upon filing with the Secretary of State, whichever is later. No violation of this chapter will be charged prior to November 1, 2006, and no violation of this chapter, regarding failure to obtain a permit, will be charged against a person or entity which: A. Has filed the necessary application in proper form and in good faith, with all required information and attachments, on or before November 1, 2006; B. Has consented to an inspection of the premises in question; and C. Has not received a final determination on the application, for reasons over which the applicant has no control.
Section 186-20 of Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 establishes when the rental-permit chapter took legal effect and sets a transitional grace period for enforcement. The chapter became operative on November 1, 2006, or upon filing with the Secretary of State, whichever occurred later. Importantly, no violation charge for failing to obtain a permit may be brought against a person or entity that timely submitted a complete, good-faith application by November 1, 2006, consented to an inspection, and was still awaiting a final determination on the application for reasons outside the applicant's control.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 186-20 of Brewster's ch. 186, compliant operators who were active before the chapter's effective date generally ensured they filed complete permit applications in good faith by November 1, 2006, and made their premises available for inspection. Operators who met all three conditions of the transitional provision — timely filing, consent to inspection, and a pending determination beyond their control — were shielded from permit-related violation charges during that waiting period. Property owners managing rental units in Brewster today should confirm that any outstanding permit matters from that era were fully resolved and that current permits are in order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-20 of Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 is primarily a transitional rule that governed how and when the rental-permit requirements first became enforceable. Tenants may find this provision relevant when reviewing the history of a property's permit compliance, particularly if questions arise about whether a landlord was properly permitted from the chapter's earliest days. Tenants with concerns about permit status or compliance history can consult local Brewster municipal offices or a tenant-rights organization for guidance on how this provision may relate to their situation.
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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