Brightwaters, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 107-18
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 Building Inspector in respect to such dwelling unit, as provided in this chapter.
Section 107-18 of the Brightwaters Code of Ordinances makes it unlawful to list, advertise, show, or otherwise market a dwelling unit for rental purposes unless the Building Inspector has issued a currently valid permit for that unit. The prohibition applies to any person involved in promoting the rental, not just the property owner. A violation of this rule is treated as an offense under New York's Penal Law, meaning it carries criminal as well as local regulatory consequences.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 107-18 of the Brightwaters Code, compliant rental operators secure a valid permit from the Building Inspector before placing any listing, running any advertisement, or showing a unit to prospective tenants. Operators generally maintain records confirming that a current permit is in effect for each dwelling unit they market, and they renew permits as required so that no gap in coverage occurs. Because a violation can constitute a Penal Law offense, property managers typically treat permit status as a prerequisite step in any rental process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 107-18 of the Brightwaters Code gives tenants a basis to question whether a landlord was legally permitted to advertise or show a unit at the time they were solicited. If a tenant believes a unit was marketed without a valid Building Inspector permit, they may raise that violation with the Village's Building Department or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Brightwaters ordinances. Because the provision carries Penal Law implications, tenants may also explore whether the violation is relevant to any broader dispute about the rental arrangement.
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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