Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-17
Transferability of permit; display of permit required
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A current rental permit issued under this chapter shall be invalidated by sale or transfer of the property. The owner of a rental building or structure shall conspicuously display a copy of the rental permit on the main entrance door of each building, or in a common area immediately adjacent thereto.
Under Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-17, a rental permit tied to a specific property becomes void the moment that property changes ownership through sale or transfer. Additionally, the rule requires that a copy of the valid rental permit be posted in a visible location — either on the main entrance door of each building or in a common area directly next to it. The provision treats both the permit's continuity and its physical display as separate, ongoing obligations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-17 generally ensure that any sale or transfer of a rental property is accompanied by a fresh permit application, since the existing permit does not carry over to a new owner. Compliant property managers also keep a copy of the current rental permit posted conspicuously on the main entrance door of each building or in an immediately adjacent common area. Maintaining visible, up-to-date permit displays at each building entrance is a routine part of ongoing compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 165-17 of Johnson City's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a straightforward way to check whether their building is operating under a valid, currently displayed rental permit — it should be visible at the main entrance or in an adjacent common area. If a permit is absent or appears outdated, especially following a recent sale of the property, that may indicate a compliance issue worth noting. Tenants who believe this provision is not being followed can contact the Johnson City code enforcement office, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or raise the issue through available municipal complaint channels.
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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