Urbana — Ch. 12.5 Landlord-Tenant Relationships § 12.5-33
Changes in ownership
Operative Text
Within thirty (30) days of any change of ownership of a rental property, the new owner shall reregister the property by filing the registration information and form set forth in section 12.5-31 . There shall be no additional charge for the remaining period of the annual registration. A change of ownership shall include any change in ownership rights, including execution of a contract for deed, whether recorded or not.
Under Urbana Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-33, whenever a rental property changes hands, the new owner is required to re-register the property with the city within 30 days of that transfer. No extra fee is charged for the remainder of the current registration year. The rule defines 'change of ownership' broadly, covering any shift in ownership rights—including contract-for-deed arrangements—regardless of whether the transaction is formally recorded.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators who acquire a rental property in Urbana should be aware that § 12.5-33 requires the new owner to file the registration information and form described in § 12.5-31 within 30 days of the ownership transfer. This obligation applies even when the transfer takes the form of a contract for deed, recorded or not. Compliant operators typically complete re-registration promptly after closing and retain documentation confirming the filing, noting that no additional registration fee is owed for the balance of the annual period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Urbana Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-33, tenants have an interest in knowing that a new owner of their rental property is required to re-register with the city within 30 days of taking ownership. If a property changes hands and re-registration does not appear to have occurred, tenants can contact the City of Urbana to inquire about the property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Urbana's landlord-tenant ordinance can help residents understand what options may be available when registration requirements under § 12.5-33 are not met.
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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