Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-12
Broker's/agent's responsibility
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A. Broker's/agent's responsibility prior to listing. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any broker or agent to list, solicit, advertise, exhibit, show or otherwise offer for lease, rent or sale on behalf of the owner any dwelling unit for which a current rental permit has not been issued by the Village Building Inspector. It shall be the broker's or agent's duty to verify the existence of a valid rental registration before acting on behalf of the owner of a property. B. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter to accept a deposit of rent or security, or a commission, in connection with the rental of a rental dwelling unit located within the Village of Lake Grove where no valid rental registration has been issued as required under this chapter. C. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any real estate broker or agent to list, advertise, show or otherwise offer for lease, rent or sale on behalf of the owner any residential dwelling in a manner inconsistent with the use reflected on the certificate of occupancy, certificate of zoning compliance, certificate of existing use or special permit issued for the premises. It shall be the real estate broker's or agent's duty to verify the legal status of the premises before acting on behalf of the owner. D. In the event that a person convicted of a violation of this section shall have been a real estate broker or salesperson licensed by the State of New York, at the time such violation was committed, the Village Clerk shall transmit a record of such conviction to the Division of Licensing Services of the Department of State and make complaint.
Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 § 127-12 establishes that real estate brokers and agents bear independent responsibility for confirming a property's legal status before marketing or transacting on it. Listing, advertising, showing, or accepting deposits or commissions in connection with a rental unit that lacks a valid rental permit or registration is prohibited under this chapter. If a licensed broker or agent is convicted of violating this section, the Village Clerk is required to report that conviction to the New York State Department of State's Division of Licensing Services.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 127-12, property owners working with brokers or agents should be aware that those professionals are independently obligated to verify the existence of a valid rental permit and registration before taking any listing or marketing action. A compliant operator generally ensures that all required Village Building Inspector permits and rental registrations are current and readily available to any broker or agent engaged on their behalf. Operators also confirm that any listing or advertisement accurately reflects the use authorized by the applicable certificate of occupancy or other official permit for the premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-12 of the Lake Grove Code means that a broker or agent who helped rent a unit without a valid rental registration may themselves have committed a violation of local law, separate from any owner liability. Tenants who believe a unit was listed or rented to them without the required permit or registration can raise this as a potential violation with Village authorities or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Lake Grove's rental regulations. Because a conviction under this section can trigger a report to the New York State Division of Licensing Services, tenants also have the option of exploring whether a complaint to that state agency is appropriate for their circumstances.
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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