Danville Title XV Ch. 163 Rental Housing Registration § 163.06
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
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(A) Upon any change in ownership of a rental dwelling, the new owner shall be required to apply for and obtain a new certificate within 30 days of completing the acquisition of the rental dwelling. The new owner shall comply with the registration requirements provided in § 163.04 of this chapter. There shall be no proration of the rental registration fee due to a change in ownership. (B) A “CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP” means a voluntary or involuntary lawful transfer by deed, court order, court decree, will, or trust of all rights, title and interest in and to real estate on which one or more rental dwellings are located. The subleasing or assignment of a lease by a tenant to a subtenant shall not constitute a change of ownership. (Ord. 9467, passed 2-6-24)
Under Danville Title XV Ch. 163 Rental Housing Registration § 163.06, whenever a rental dwelling changes hands through a deed, court order, will, trust, or other lawful transfer, the incoming owner must obtain a new rental registration certificate within 30 days of completing the acquisition. The full registration fee applies regardless of when during the year the transfer occurs, meaning no partial-year discount is available. Notably, a tenant subleasing or assigning their lease to another occupant does not trigger this ownership-change requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers acquiring rental dwellings in Danville should be aware that § 163.06 requires a new certificate of rental registration to be obtained within 30 days of closing on any such acquisition. Compliant operators typically initiate the registration process promptly after the transfer is finalized, following the requirements outlined in § 163.04 of the same chapter. Because the registration fee is not prorated based on the date of acquisition, operators generally budget for the full fee regardless of when in the registration cycle the purchase occurs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 163.06 of Danville's Rental Housing Registration chapter clarifies that a tenant's sublease or lease assignment to a subtenant does not constitute a change of ownership under this provision, which can be relevant if questions arise about registration status following such an arrangement. If a rental dwelling is sold or otherwise transferred and a tenant has concerns about whether the new owner has properly registered under § 163.06, they may consider contacting the Danville municipal office that administers rental housing registration to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can also be a resource for understanding how registration requirements may relate to tenant protections in a given situation.
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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