White Plains, N.Y., Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-7
License changes and transfers
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A. An owner holding a rental housing license shall notify the Department of Building within 30 calendar days of any transfer of ownership of the rental property with the new property owner contact information. B. Any person who takes ownership of a licensed rental property may apply to the Department of Building within 30 calendar days after taking ownership of the rental property for a transfer of the license for the unexpired portion of the term for which the license was issued. C. Whenever the ownership of a rental housing property is transferred, the transferee shall promptly notify all tenants of the rental housing property of the name, street address, email address and telephone number of the transferee on matters relating to the rental housing property. D. The Department of Building shall be notified within 15 calendar days of any change to the information provided in the Rental Housing License program application. E. The owner of a rental housing property shall notify the Department of Building in writing when a property becomes vacant. Such notification shall include the estimated duration of the vacancy and shall clearly indicate the emergency contact information for the property during the vacancy period. F. The Department of Building may reject an application or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee does not provide the notification required by this section.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-7 establishes a set of notification requirements that govern how changes to licensed rental properties must be reported. When ownership transfers, both the outgoing and incoming owners must notify the Department of Building within specified timeframes, and the new owner must also inform existing tenants of updated contact information. The provision further requires owners to report changes to their license application details within 15 days and to notify the Department when a property becomes vacant, including emergency contact information. Failure to meet these notification obligations can result in the Department rejecting a license application or suspending or revoking an existing license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-7, compliant rental property operators maintain current contact information on file with the Department of Building and act promptly whenever circumstances change. When a property changes hands, the outgoing owner notifies the Department within 30 days, and the new owner may apply for a license transfer within the same window while also providing tenants with updated contact details. Operators also report any changes to their license application information within 15 calendar days and submit written vacancy notifications that include the estimated duration and emergency contact information.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-7 gives tenants the right to receive prompt written notice from a new property owner that includes the owner's name, street address, email address, and telephone number whenever the rental property changes hands. If a new owner fails to provide this notification, that failure may constitute a violation of the provision and could affect the owner's license standing with the Department of Building. Tenants who believe this requirement has not been met may contact the White Plains Department of Building to report the concern or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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