Macomb — Ch. 13 Housing § 13-4
Transfer of property
Operative Text
(a) For any property subject to the article, within 30 days after any transfer of ownership or execution of a contract to purchase which requires the contract purchaser to assume the obligations of an owner, the new owner or contract purchaser shall file an amended registration statement with the office of community development of the city. (b) The registration requirements of this article shall not apply to the owner of any single-family residence occupied by such owner which has been listed or advertised for sale and which is rented by such owner while seeking a purchaser for such premises or pending the closing of a sale for such premises; provided however, that no such rental of the premises shall be for more than 12 months.
Under Macomb Ch. 13 Housing § 13-4, when ownership of a covered rental property changes hands—or when a purchase contract is executed that transfers owner-level obligations to the buyer—an amended registration statement must be filed with the city's Office of Community Development within 30 days. A separate exemption in § 13-4(b) carves out owner-occupied single-family homes that are listed for sale and temporarily rented while the owner seeks a buyer or awaits closing, as long as that rental period does not exceed 12 months. These rules are designed to keep the city's rental property registry current as properties change hands.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Macomb Ch. 13 Housing § 13-4 generally ensure that an amended registration statement is submitted to the Office of Community Development within the 30-day window following any ownership transfer or the execution of a qualifying purchase contract. Operators who are selling an owner-occupied single-family home may want to confirm whether the § 13-4(b) exemption applies to their situation, keeping in mind the 12-month cap on any rental during that period. Maintaining timely, accurate registration records is a standard compliance practice under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Macomb Ch. 13 Housing § 13-4 requires that updated ownership information be filed with the city whenever a rental property is sold or a qualifying purchase contract is signed, which means tenants should be able to find current owner information on file with the Office of Community Development. If a tenant believes a new owner has failed to file an amended registration within the required 30-day period, that potential violation can be raised with the Office of Community Development or referenced when asserting rights under the article. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Macomb's housing code can help explain how registration requirements interact with 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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