Lynwood — Ch. 18 Art. II Minimum Standards Codes § 18-46
Legal descriptions and tax numbers
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The building commissioner, at the time of processing the building permit application, is to be supplied with four copies of proper legal description, together with permanent tax numbers.
Section 18-46 of Lynwood's Chapter 18, Article II establishes that when a building permit application is being processed, the building commissioner must receive four copies of the property's legal description along with its permanent tax numbers. This is an administrative documentation requirement tied to the permit application stage. The rule ensures that accurate property identification records accompany any permit filing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-46, property owners and managers submitting a building permit application in Lynwood are generally expected to prepare four copies of the proper legal description and include the permanent tax numbers for the subject property. Compliant operators typically gather these documents before approaching the building commissioner's office to avoid processing delays. Confirming that the legal description matches official records and that tax numbers are current is a standard part of permit preparation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-46 is primarily an administrative rule directed at those applying for building permits, but tenants may find it relevant when evaluating whether work being performed on their building was properly permitted. If a tenant has concerns about unpermitted construction or alterations, they can inquire with Lynwood's building commissioner's office about whether a permit application for the work included the required legal descriptions and tax numbers. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how permit compliance intersects with habitability and other tenant protections.
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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