Cal. Civ. Code § 36-1-24-17
Permits; nontransferable to a new owner
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Sec. 17. If an owner sells all or part of a permitted property, the permit may not be transferred to the new owner. The new owner must submit an application for a new permit.
Under Indiana Code § 36-1-24-17, a rental or property permit is tied to the individual owner who obtained it and does not automatically pass to a buyer when a permitted property is sold, in whole or in part. The new owner takes title without the benefit of the prior owner's permit and must go through the permitting process independently. This rule applies regardless of whether the entire property or only a portion of it changes hands.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under a permit in Indiana should be aware that Ind. Code § 36-1-24-17 makes permits non-transferable upon sale. A compliant operator who is purchasing a permitted property submits a fresh permit application in their own name before or promptly after closing, rather than assuming the prior owner's permit remains valid. Sellers and buyers alike typically address this requirement during the transaction process to avoid any gap in permitted status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 36-1-24-17 means that when a rental property is sold, the new owner is not automatically operating under a valid permit inherited from the prior owner — they must obtain their own. Tenants who become aware that a new owner has not secured a required permit may have grounds to raise that status as a concern with the relevant local permitting or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what permit requirements apply in their locality and what options may be available when a property changes hands.
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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