Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-38
Revocation or suspension of the certificate of occupancy or letter in lieu for rental property
Operative Text
(A) Pending application. In the event a certificate of occupancy or letter in lieu for a rental structure is in the process of being suspended or revoked, then any pending application for a rental permit, or for the renewal or transfer of a permit, shall be held in abeyance pending the outcome of such suspension or revocation proceeding, and the application shall be denied if the certificate of occupancy or letter in lieu is ultimately suspended or revoked. Any decision to deny an application for a permit, or a renewal or transfer of same because of the suspension or revocation of a certificate of occupancy or letter in lieu shall be final. (B) Existing Permit. In cases where a rental permit has already been issued, a notice of the Town's intention to suspend or revoke the certificate of occupancy or letter in lieu may be served simultaneously with a notice of the Town's intention to revoke a rental permit, either in one notice document or two. When a rental permit is proposed for revocation due to the anticipated revocation or suspension of a certificate of occupancy or letter in lieu, the procedure set forth in chapter 87 of the Town Code to suspend or revoke the certificate of occupancy or letter in lieu shall control and apply equally to the proposed revocation of the rental permit, except that any notice of the Town's proposal to revoke the rental permit shall cite this section as a basis for such action. If a revocation or suspension of a certificate of occupancy or letter in lieu has already occurred, and the rental permit has already been issued, either in error or as a result of a false, untrue or misleading statement, the proposed revocation of the rental permit shall follow the procedure set forth in this chapter and notice of the proposed revocation shall cite this section as a basis for the action.
Section 160-38 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 establishes a direct link between a property's certificate of occupancy (or letter in lieu) and its rental permit status. When a certificate of occupancy is being suspended or revoked, any pending rental permit application is put on hold and will be denied if the suspension or revocation is finalized — and that denial is not subject to further appeal. For properties that already hold a rental permit, the Town may pursue revocation of that permit simultaneously with, and through the same procedural framework as, the certificate of occupancy action, with the rental permit revocation notice required to cite this section as its basis.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Huntington should be aware that under § 160-38, the status of a certificate of occupancy or letter in lieu directly controls the fate of a rental permit — both pending applications and already-issued permits. Compliant operators generally maintain their certificate of occupancy in good standing, promptly address any code or inspection issues that could trigger a suspension or revocation proceeding, and monitor any notices from the Town that cite this section. Because a denial resulting from a certificate of occupancy suspension or revocation is explicitly made final under § 160-38, addressing underlying compliance issues before a proceeding concludes is a critical part of ongoing property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-38 provides tenants with context for understanding why a landlord's rental permit might be suspended or revoked — specifically, that it can flow directly from problems with the property's certificate of occupancy or letter in lieu. If a tenant has concerns about whether a rental property holds a valid certificate of occupancy or rental permit, they may contact the Town of Huntington's relevant building or housing department to inquire about the property's status. Tenants facing housing instability related to a permit or certificate of occupancy action under § 160-38 may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available to them.
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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