Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-22
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(A) Owner or managing agent. (1) It shall be unlawful for the owner or managing agent to lease or rent, or offer to lease or rent, any rental property or dwelling unit for which a valid rental permit has not been issued pursuant to this article. It shall be immaterial whether or not rent or any other consideration is paid or tendered to the owner or managing agent by the occupant of such dwelling unit or rental property; and (2) It shall be unlawful for the owner or managing agent to submit for filing pursuant to this chapter false or misleading statements or information, or to submit for filing a certification or other document generated by one who did not inspect all portions of the rental property; and (B) Engineer, Architect and other consultant. Any engineer, architect or other consultant including an independent state certified code enforcement official who generates a certification or other document for filing pursuant to this chapter containing false or misleading statements or information; or generates a certification without entering into and/or inspecting all portions of the rental property, shall be deemed to be in violation of this article.
Section 160-22 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 establishes a set of prohibited acts related to rental property permits and inspection certifications. Under this provision, renting or offering to rent a dwelling unit without a valid rental permit is unlawful, regardless of whether any money actually changes hands. Additionally, submitting false or misleading statements, or certifications prepared by someone who did not fully inspect the property, is prohibited for both property owners and the engineers, architects, or other consultants who generate those documents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 160-22 of Huntington's rental property code generally ensure that a valid rental permit is in place before a unit is listed, offered, or occupied — even informally. Compliant owners and managing agents take care that any certification or document filed under ch. 160 is accurate and was prepared by a professional who physically inspected every portion of the rental property. Engaging engineers, architects, or code enforcement consultants who follow the same full-inspection standard is a common practice for staying on the right side of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-22 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 means that a landlord is not permitted to rent or offer a unit to you without first holding a valid rental permit, and that any inspection certification filed on the property must be truthful and based on a complete inspection. If you have reason to believe your unit lacks a required permit or that false documentation was submitted, you may consider contacting the Town of Huntington's code enforcement or housing office to inquire about the permit status of your dwelling. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Huntington's rental regulations can also help you understand what options may be available under 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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