Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-6
License conditions (Buffalo Property Managers Ordinance)
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A. If a property manager collects rents or negotiates the rental of property, a real estate broker, associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson license as issued by the New York State Department of State pursuant to Article 12-A of the New York State Real Property Law is required. As per Article 12-A of the New York State Real Property Law, a property manager or property management company who negotiates the rental of property or collects rents is required to be licensed as a real estate broker, associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson in the State of New York. B. Upon approval of the license, a property manager must contact tenants in all dwelling units managed by the property manager and provide them with contact information as the property manager or property management company. This must be completed within 30 days of approval. C. If, subsequent to receiving a property management license, a property manager acquires additional properties in the City of Buffalo, he shall notify the Department of Permit and Inspection Services, in writing, of the additional properties he now manages. Said notification must occur within 45 days of acquiring the additional properties. D. If a property manager is found by the City to be in violation of this chapter, or any section of the City Code pertaining to his duties as a property manager, the Common Council shall have the authority to summon him to appear before it for review of his license. E. The City of Buffalo may impose additional conditions upon any license issued pursuant to this chapter.
Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-6 establishes several conditions that apply to property management licenses in the City of Buffalo. Any person or company that collects rents or negotiates rentals must hold a New York State real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson license. Once licensed, a property manager must notify tenants of their contact information within 30 days of license approval, report newly acquired properties to the Department of Permit and Inspection Services within 45 days, and may face a Common Council license review if found in violation of the City Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-6, compliant property managers and management companies maintain a current New York State real estate license before collecting rents or negotiating rentals. They reach out to all tenants in managed units with updated contact information within 30 days of license approval, and they submit written notice to the Department of Permit and Inspection Services within 45 days whenever they take on additional Buffalo properties. Operators also keep records that demonstrate ongoing compliance, since the Common Council holds authority to review a license if any City Code violation is identified.
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 § 265-6 gives tenants the right to receive contact information from their licensed property manager within 30 days of that manager's license approval, so tenants know who is responsible for managing their dwelling. If a property manager has not provided this information or appears to be operating without the required New York State real estate license, tenants may raise these concerns with the City of Buffalo's Department of Permit and Inspection Services or the Common Council, which has authority to review a manager's license for code violations. Tenant-rights organizations in the Buffalo area can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what avenues are available under this provision.
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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