Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-16
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A. A property owner with a rental registry certificate shall notify the Building Department in writing within 30 calendar days of any transfer of ownership of the rental property. The notification shall include contact information for the new property owner(s). B. Any person who takes ownership of rental property with a rental registry certificate shall apply to the Building Department within 30 calendar days after taking ownership of the rental property for a transfer of the certificate for the unexpired portion of the term for which the certificate was issued. C. A request to transfer the rental registry certificate shall be on a form provided by the Building Department and shall include the information requested in §§ 205-3 , 205-5 and 205-6 of this chapter. D. When the ownership of rental property is transferred, the transferee shall promptly notify all tenants in the rental property of the transferee's name, street address (not post-office box), email address, telephone number and similar contact information if an agent has been designated.
Under Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-16, when a rental property changes hands, both the outgoing and incoming owners have notification and registration obligations tied to the existing rental registry certificate. The prior owner must inform the Building Department in writing within 30 days of the transfer, while the new owner must apply to transfer the certificate within 30 days of taking ownership. Additionally, the new owner is required to promptly give all tenants written contact information, including a street address and phone number, and must disclose any designated agent's contact details as well.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-16 generally maintain compliance by acting on two parallel timelines when a sale or transfer occurs: the selling owner sends written notice to the Building Department within 30 calendar days, and the acquiring owner submits a certificate-transfer application—using the Building Department's designated form and supplying the information referenced in §§ 205-3, 205-5, and 205-6—within 30 calendar days of taking ownership. Compliant operators also make sure that all tenants in the property receive prompt written notice of the new owner's name, street address (not a P.O. box), email, and phone number, along with any agent's contact details. Keeping dated copies of all written notifications and application submissions supports a clear record of timely compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-16, tenants have a right to receive prompt written notice from a new property owner that includes the owner's name, a physical street address, email address, and telephone number, as well as contact information for any designated agent. If that notice is not provided after a change in ownership, tenants may consider raising the issue with the Ossining Building Department, which administers the rental registry program under this chapter. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ossining's rental registry requirements can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available in connection with 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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