Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 99-25
Listing or advertising nonpermitted rentals
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A. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any person, entity, corporation, broker or agent to list, advertise, repeatedly and/or knowingly show or otherwise offer for lease, rent or sale on behalf of the owner or authorized agent any dwelling unit which is, itself, a rental dwelling or which contains a rental dwelling, for which a current rental occupancy permit has not been issued by the Code Enforcement Official. It shall be the person's, entity's, corporations broker's or agent's duty to verify the existence of a valid rental occupancy permit before listing, repeatedly and/or knowingly showing or otherwise offering for lease, rent or sale any such dwelling or dwelling unit in the Town of Hempstead. B. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any person, entity, corporation, broker, or agent to cause an advertisement or solicitation for a rental dwelling or dwelling unit to be listed, placed, posted or submitted for inclusion on any website, in the mass media, or in printed materials, including flyers, handbill, mailed circular, social media, bulletin board, sign or electronic media, without such person, entity, corporation, broker or agent first verifying the existence of a valid rental occupancy permit. Violation of this section shall be unlawful and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York.
Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 § 99-25 makes it unlawful to list, advertise, show, or otherwise offer a rental dwelling unit for lease, rent, or sale unless a current rental occupancy permit has been issued for that unit. The rule applies to any person, entity, broker, or agent involved in marketing the property, and it covers all advertising channels — from websites and social media to printed flyers and signs. Violations are treated as offenses under New York State Penal Law, not merely civil infractions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 99 § 99-25, operators who list or advertise rental units in the Town of Hempstead generally ensure that a valid rental occupancy permit has been issued by the Code Enforcement Official before any listing, advertisement, or showing takes place. Compliant operators typically maintain current permit documentation and make it available to any broker or agent acting on their behalf, since the duty to verify falls on those parties as well. Because violations carry Penal Law consequences, property managers commonly build permit verification into their standard pre-listing checklist.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 99-25 of the Hempstead Town Code means that any rental unit lawfully advertised to you should already have a valid rental occupancy permit on file with the Code Enforcement Official. If you have reason to believe a unit you were shown or rented lacks such a permit, you may contact the Town of Hempstead Code Enforcement office to inquire about the unit's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can also help you understand what options may be available when a unit appears to have been advertised in violation of this provision.
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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