Valley Stream, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 46A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 46A-12
Collection of rent
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The following shall be conditions precedent to the collection of rent for the use and occupancy of a rental property. A. The existence of a valid rental permit for the rental property. B. The tendering of a written receipt in exchange for any rent payment offered in cash.
Valley Stream Code § 46A-12 establishes two conditions that must be satisfied before a landlord may lawfully collect rent: the rental property must hold a valid rental permit, and whenever a tenant pays rent in cash, the landlord must provide a written receipt in exchange. These are framed as prerequisites to rent collection, not merely administrative suggestions. Both conditions apply to any rental property subject to the chapter.
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Under § 46A-12, compliant operators in Valley Stream maintain a current, valid rental permit for each rental property before accepting any rent payments. When a tenant tenders cash for rent, a written receipt is issued at the time of that payment — not after the fact. Keeping permit documentation current and having a receipt process in place for cash transactions are the hallmarks of routine compliance with this provision.
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Section 46A-12 gives tenants in Valley Stream a meaningful procedural protection: if a landlord lacks a valid rental permit or fails to provide a written receipt for a cash rent payment, those failures are conditions that affect the landlord's ability to collect rent. Tenants who believe a landlord is collecting rent without a valid permit or is refusing to issue cash receipts may raise these issues with the Village of Valley Stream's code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Nassau County housing regulations. Documenting cash payments and requesting receipts are general practices that align with the protections this provision is designed to provide.
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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