Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

renting a house in town of Brookhaven, LI

I have a one yr. lease that expires 3/07. Town requires a rental registration by landlord- none in existence. Also requires broker to be aware of requirement.Am I legally bound by lease if rental is in violation of town bldg. code?


Asked on 10/12/06, 11:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: renting a house in town of Brookhaven, LI

Yes. You would be bound by the lease since the rental registration is a procedural formality. However, the landlord could receive a fine from the Town.

Mike.

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Answered on 10/12/06, 11:46 am


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