Breese — Ch. 7 Art. IX Residential Rental Properties § 7-9-4
RE-REGISTRATION
Operative Text
Registration shall only be required for any property one time, unless the following occurs: (A) All or part of the ownership of the residential rental structure changes; (B) The number of rental units in the residential structure changed. Upon the change of ownership of any registered rental structure, the new owner shall, within thirty (30) days of taking ownership of the structure, register the property with the City Building Inspector and provide all of the information stated in Section 7-9-3 . Any owner of registered residential rental property who sells said structure shall notify the City Building Inspector within thirty (30) days of closing of said sale. Any structure which was not previously a residential rental structure but is converted to a residential rental structure shall also be registered within thirty (30) days of said structure being converted to a residential rental structure.
Under Breese Ch. 7 Art. IX § 7-9-4, a residential rental property generally needs to be registered with the City only once, but re-registration is triggered by a change in ownership or a change in the number of rental units. When ownership transfers, the new owner has 30 days from taking title to register and supply the information required by § 7-9-3, while the selling owner must notify the City Building Inspector within 30 days of closing. Properties newly converted to residential rental use must also be registered within 30 days of that conversion.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Breese § 7-9-4 generally maintain compliance by tracking the two events that require re-registration: a change in ownership and a change in the number of rental units. Sellers of registered rental properties typically document their notification to the City Building Inspector within 30 days of closing, and buyers arrange to file a new registration—along with all information specified in § 7-9-3—within 30 days of taking ownership. Owners who convert a non-rental structure to residential rental use similarly ensure registration is completed within the 30-day window following conversion.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Breese § 7-9-4 establishes a registration system that helps the City maintain current records of who owns and operates residential rental properties, including after ownership changes or unit-count changes. Tenants who believe a property has changed hands or been converted without proper re-registration may contact the City Building Inspector's office to inquire about the property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Breese municipal code can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance with § 7-9-4.
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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