Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-17
Broker's responsibility prior to listing
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It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any broker or agent to list, show or otherwise offer for lease, rent or sale on behalf of the owner or authorized agent any dwelling unit for which a current rental occupancy permit has not been issued by the Code Enforcement Official. It shall be the broker's or agent's duty to verify the existence of a valid rental occupancy permit before acting on behalf of the owner or authorized agent. Notwithstanding the above, first-time rentals shall be granted a fourteen-business-day grace period for submission of the required rental permit application paperwork and tenant registration.
Under Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 § 263-17, it is unlawful for any real estate broker or agent to list, show, or otherwise offer a dwelling unit for lease, rent, or sale unless a current rental occupancy permit has been issued by the Code Enforcement Official. The broker or agent—not just the property owner—bears an affirmative duty to confirm that a valid permit exists before taking any action on the owner's behalf. A limited exception applies to first-time rentals, which receive a fourteen-business-day grace period to submit the required rental permit application and tenant registration paperwork.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Riverhead should be aware that § 263-17 places the verification burden squarely on brokers and agents, but a compliant operation generally means ensuring a current rental occupancy permit issued by the Code Enforcement Official is in hand before any listing or showing activity begins. Owners working with brokers or agents on first-time rentals should understand that a fourteen-business-day window exists to submit the permit application and tenant registration, but that grace period is narrow and time-sensitive. Maintaining up-to-date permit documentation and sharing it proactively with any broker or agent acting on the property's behalf is consistent with the requirements of ch. 263 § 263-17.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 § 263-17, tenants have an interest in knowing that any broker or agent who showed or listed their unit was legally required to verify the existence of a valid rental occupancy permit before doing so. If a tenant has reason to believe a unit was listed or rented without a current permit, that potential violation of § 263-17 may be relevant information when contacting Riverhead's Code Enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization. Tenants can ask to see documentation of a valid rental occupancy permit and, if concerns arise, may explore whether raising the absence of a permit is relevant to their situation through available local complaint or enforcement channels.
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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