Southold, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 207 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 207-12
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A. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this chapter shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in said judgment. B. Effective date. This chapter shall be effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. However, in order to afford property owners a sufficient amount of time to apply for and obtain a rental permit as set forth herein, no violation of this chapter will be charged prior to August 1, 2019 and no violation for failure to obtain a permit shall be issued to a person or entity that: (1) Has filed the necessary application in proper form with all required information and attachments on or before August 1, 2019, and; (2) Has not received a final determination on the application on the application for reasons over which the applicant has no control.
Section 207-12 of Southold's Code of Ordinances Chapter 207 establishes two implementation rules for the town's rental permit law. First, a severability clause ensures that if any individual part of the chapter is struck down by a court, the rest of the chapter remains in force. Second, the provision set an enforcement grace period, meaning no violations were to be charged before August 1, 2019, and property owners who had submitted a complete permit application by that date and were still awaiting a decision through no fault of their own were shielded from violations for failing to hold a permit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 207-12, compliant operators in Southold generally ensured they submitted a complete rental permit application—with all required information and attachments—by the August 1, 2019 deadline to take advantage of the enforcement grace period. Because that transitional window has now passed, property owners operating today are expected to hold a valid rental permit rather than relying on the grace-period protections. Operators who are uncertain about their permit status under Chapter 207 typically review their records and consult the relevant town department to confirm compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 207-12 of Southold's Chapter 207 is primarily a structural and transitional provision, but it has practical relevance for tenants: it confirms that the rental permit requirement has been in full effect and enforceable since the grace period ended on August 1, 2019. Tenants who believe their landlord may be operating without the required rental permit can look into whether a violation has been or could be filed under Chapter 207. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing offices can help tenants understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available in connection with unpermitted rentals.
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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