Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-8
Transfer of rental dwelling unit registration
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A rental dwelling unit registration issued pursuant to this chapter is not transferable to any person who has acquired ownership of a registered building for the unexpired portion of the three-year term for which it was issued. A new rental dwelling unit registration certificate application must be submitted to the Director within 30 days of when the new owner has officially taken custody of the property title and the rental dwelling unit registration certificate will only be issued after a satisfactory inspection from the Code Enforcement Officers.
Under Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-8, a rental dwelling unit registration certificate cannot be passed along to a new property owner when a registered building changes hands — the existing registration simply expires at the point of transfer. The incoming owner must apply for a brand-new registration certificate within 30 days of officially taking title, and the certificate will only be issued once Code Enforcement Officers have completed a satisfactory inspection of the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
When acquiring a rental property in Lackawanna, operators should be aware that under ch. 177 § 177-8, no existing registration certificate carries over to them — regardless of how much time remained on the prior owner's three-year term. A compliant new owner submits a fresh rental dwelling unit registration certificate application to the Director within 30 days of taking official custody of the property title, and then facilitates the required Code Enforcement Officer inspection before the new certificate is issued.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 177-8 of Lackawanna's Code of Ordinances means that when a rental building is sold, the new owner is legally required to obtain a fresh registration certificate — they cannot simply rely on the previous owner's registration. If a new owner is operating without having gone through this process, tenants may wish to contact the city's Code Enforcement office to inquire about the property's registration status, 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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