Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 44-8
Transfer of rental dwelling unit registration
Operative Text
The terms and conditions of this section shall also apply to holders of short term rental dwelling unit certificates. A rental dwelling unit registration issued pursuant to this Chapter is transferable to any person who has acquired ownership of a registered building for the unexpired portion of the term for which it was issued, provided that an application to transfer such certificate is filed with the Commissioner within thirty (30) days of title transfer, the information required by § 44-4 is provided and the dwelling units therein are in compliance with the housing code.
Under Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44 § 44-8, a rental dwelling unit registration does not automatically expire when a registered building changes hands. Instead, the registration may carry over to the new owner for the remainder of its term, as long as specific conditions are met: a transfer application must be filed with the Commissioner within 30 days of the title transfer, the required ownership and property information must be supplied, and the dwelling units must be in compliance with the local housing code. The same rules apply to holders of short-term rental dwelling unit certificates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers acquiring a registered rental building in Amherst should be aware that § 44-8 sets a firm 30-day window from the date of title transfer to file a transfer application with the Commissioner. A compliant operator typically submits all information required under § 44-4 alongside that application and ensures the dwelling units meet housing code standards before or at the time of filing. Owners of short-term rental certificates face the same transfer requirements under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 44-8 of Amherst's rental registration chapter means that when a building is sold, the existing registration can follow the new owner — but only if the new owner meets the transfer conditions, including a housing code compliance requirement. Tenants who have concerns about whether a new owner has properly transferred the registration, or whether units are up to code, may contact the Amherst Commissioner's office to inquire about the status of the registration. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Amherst housing rules can also help residents understand what options may be available if registration requirements have not been followed.
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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