Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-10
Transferability of license (Buffalo Property Managers Ordinance)
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Licenses issued hereunder are not transferable.
Under Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-10, a rental property license issued by the city is tied to the specific licensee who obtained it and cannot be passed along to another person or entity. If ownership or management of a property changes hands, the existing license does not carry over to the new owner or operator. A fresh license application is required whenever the licensed party changes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 265 § 265-10, compliant property owners and managers treat each license as personal to the individual or entity that applied for it. When a property is sold, transferred, or otherwise changes hands, operators generally initiate a new license application rather than assuming the prior license remains valid. Keeping documentation of licensure current for each ownership entity helps demonstrate compliance with Buffalo's rental licensing requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-10 establishes that a rental license cannot be transferred from one owner to another, meaning a new owner must obtain their own license before lawfully operating the rental. Tenants who discover that a property has changed ownership without a new license being obtained may have grounds to raise that status as a concern with the appropriate Buffalo city authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Buffalo's rental licensing framework can help residents understand what options may be available when a property appears to be operating without a valid license.
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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