Flower Hill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 176-10
Broker's responsibility prior to listing
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful for any real estate broker or agent to list, show, or otherwise offer for rent any dwelling unit for which a current rental occupancy permit has not been issued by the Superintendent. It shall be both the broker and the agent's responsibility to verify the existence of a current rental occupancy permit before offering any dwelling unit for rental. In the event that a real estate broker and/or agent is convicted of a violation of this section, the Superintendent shall transmit a record of such conviction to the Division of Licensing Services of the Department of State and to make complaint thereto against such real estate broker and/or agent on behalf of the Village.
Section 176-10 of Flower Hill's Code of Ordinances prohibits real estate brokers and agents from listing, showing, or otherwise offering a dwelling unit for rent unless a current rental occupancy permit has been issued by the Superintendent. Both the broker and the agent share responsibility for confirming that a valid permit exists before any rental offering is made. A conviction under this section triggers a formal notification to the New York State Department of State's Division of Licensing Services, which can result in a complaint being filed against the broker or agent's professional license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 176-10, property owners working with real estate brokers or agents to rent out a dwelling unit should be aware that their representatives are legally required to verify the existence of a current rental occupancy permit issued by the Superintendent before listing or showing the unit. Compliant operators typically ensure that a valid permit is obtained and made available to any broker or agent prior to engaging their services. Failure to have a current permit in place can expose the broker or agent to criminal conviction and professional licensing consequences, which may complicate or delay the rental process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 176-10 is designed to ensure that any dwelling unit offered for rent in Flower Hill has been inspected and permitted by the Superintendent before it reaches the rental market. If a tenant discovers that a unit was listed or shown without a current rental occupancy permit, that fact may be relevant to housing complaints or other enforcement actions. Tenants who believe this provision has been violated may consider contacting the Village's Superintendent, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or reaching out to the New York State Department of State's Division of Licensing Services, which receives conviction records under this section.
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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