Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-12
Transfer of rental unit registration
Operative Text
A rental unit registration certificate issued pursuant to this article is transferable to a successor in title to the premises as to the remaining unexpired portion of the term for which it was issued provided that: (1) an application to transfer such certificate is filed with the Village Engineer within 30 days of the transfer of title; (2) the information required by § 186-7 is provided and the rental unit is in compliance with the housing code.
Under Croton-on-Hudson Code ch. 186 § 186-12, a rental unit registration certificate does not automatically expire when a property changes hands. Instead, the certificate can carry over to the new owner for the remainder of its original term, as long as two conditions are met: the new owner files a transfer application with the Village Engineer within 30 days of taking title, and the required registration information is submitted with confirmation that the unit meets housing code standards. If those conditions are not satisfied, the transfer of the certificate may not be valid.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers acquiring rental property in Croton-on-Hudson should be aware that under § 186-12, a compliant transfer of an existing registration certificate requires prompt action — specifically, filing a transfer application with the Village Engineer within 30 days of the title transfer. Operators generally ensure that all information required by § 186-7 is gathered and submitted alongside that application, and that the rental unit is in compliance with the local housing code at the time of transfer. Keeping track of the certificate's original expiration date is also part of sound registration management, since the transferred certificate only covers the remaining unexpired term.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Croton-on-Hudson Code § 186-12, tenants have an interest in knowing whether their unit's registration certificate was properly transferred when a new landlord took ownership. If a new owner failed to file the required transfer application within 30 days or did not bring the unit into housing code compliance, the registration may be in question. Tenants who have concerns about their unit's registration status can contact the Village Engineer's office to verify compliance, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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