Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-18
Notices on sale of dwelling; unpaid fines
Operative Text
A. A seller of a rental property, including property occupied under authority of an unrecorded contract for sale, shall inform the prospective buyer of the following at least 14 days' prior to the closing: (1) Current status of the rental permit; (2) Any outstanding notice regarding violations of the Johnson City Rental Housing Law; (3) The existence of any court or administrative proceeding which pertains to alleged violations of the Johnson City Rental Housing Law, stating the case numbers and names of all parties to the proceedings. B. Every seller of a rental property shall give notice in writing to the Code Enforcement Office within two business days after closing. This notice shall include the name and address of the buyer. C. Each buyer of an interest in rental property shall give notice in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer within 10 business days after closing. The notice shall identify the address of the affected property, the name and address of all parties named in the contract, and the interests in the property conveyed or received by each party. The buyer shall also provide a copy of the deed, showing the date, book, and page, within 10 days of recording. D. Any unpaid fines shall run with the land and become a lien against real property and shall be enforceable against the subsequent owner of the property.
Section 165-18 of the Johnson City Code establishes a set of disclosure and notification requirements that apply whenever rental property changes hands. Before a sale closes, the seller must inform the prospective buyer about the property's rental permit status, any outstanding violation notices, and any pending legal or administrative proceedings under the Johnson City Rental Housing Law. After closing, both the seller and the buyer must separately notify the Code Enforcement Office in writing, and any unpaid fines attached to the property carry over to the new owner as a lien against the land.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners selling rental units in Johnson City should be aware that § 165-18 imposes specific pre- and post-closing obligations. A compliant seller provides the prospective buyer with written disclosure of the rental permit status, open violation notices, and any pending proceedings at least 14 days before closing, and then notifies the Code Enforcement Office in writing within two business days after the sale is finalized. Sellers and buyers alike should also understand that any unpaid fines do not disappear at closing — they attach to the property itself and can be enforced against whoever holds title afterward.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in rental property that is being sold may find § 165-18 relevant because it requires sellers to disclose the property's legal and compliance history to buyers before the transaction closes. This means a new owner takes on the property with knowledge of any outstanding violations or proceedings under the Johnson City Rental Housing Law, and unpaid fines follow the property regardless of ownership changes. Tenants who believe these disclosure or notification requirements have not been followed can contact the Johnson City Code Enforcement Office directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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.
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