Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 414 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 414-16
Conditions precedent to collection
Operative Text
The following shall be conditions precedent to the collection of rent for the use and occupancy of any dwelling unit: A. The issuance of a rental occupancy permit for the premises as required by § 414-5 ; B. The filing of a valid rental registration form for the tenancy as required by § 414-15 ; and C. The tendering of a written receipt in exchange for any rent payment offered in cash.
Under Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 414 § 414-16, a landlord may not collect rent for a dwelling unit unless three conditions have first been satisfied: a rental occupancy permit has been issued for the property, a valid rental registration form has been filed for the tenancy, and any cash rent payment is accompanied by a written receipt. These requirements function as legal prerequisites — meaning rent collection is not permitted until all three are met. The rule applies to any dwelling unit subject to the village's rental regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental units in Mineola should ensure that, before accepting any rent payment, they have obtained the required rental occupancy permit under § 414-5, filed a valid rental registration form under § 414-15, and established a practice of issuing written receipts for every cash payment received, as mandated by § 414-16. Maintaining organized records of the permit, registration filing, and issued receipts helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with these conditions. Compliant operators typically treat these three steps as a checklist to complete before a new tenancy begins or a new rent payment cycle starts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 414-16 of the Mineola Code of Ordinances, tenants have an interest in knowing whether their landlord has satisfied all three conditions precedent — a valid occupancy permit, a filed rental registration, and a written receipt for any cash payment — before rent is collected. If a landlord has not met these prerequisites, that failure may be relevant as a defense or basis for a complaint under the village's rental regulations. Tenants who believe these conditions have not been met may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what options are 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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