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Highland — Ch. 33 Art. VI Landlord Registration § 33-199

Registration not assignable

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Highland — Ch. 33 Art. VI Landlord Registration § 33-199
The registration of a residential rental structure is not assignable. If a residential rental structure is sold or the ownership of the complete fee simple interest in the residential rental structure otherwise changes, the new owner or owners thereof shall complete an application for registration concerning the residential rental structure and shall file the application for registration with the building and zoning department of the city.
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Plain English

Under Highland Ch. 33 Art. VI § 33-199, a residential rental property's registration cannot be transferred from one owner to another. When a rental structure changes hands—whether through a sale or any other transfer of full ownership—the incoming owner must submit a fresh registration application to the city's building and zoning department. The prior owner's registration has no legal effect for the new owner.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 33-199, compliant operators who acquire a residential rental structure in Highland treat the previous owner's registration as void from the moment of transfer. A new registration application must be completed and filed with the city's building and zoning department before or promptly after the ownership change takes effect. Property managers handling acquisitions on behalf of owners typically build this filing step into their standard closing or onboarding checklist.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 33-199 establishes that a landlord's registration does not carry over when a rental property is sold or otherwise transferred to a new owner. If a property has recently changed hands, tenants may have grounds to question whether the new owner has met the city's registration requirements by checking with Highland's building and zoning department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how an owner's failure to register under § 33-199 might be relevant to their 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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Related Rules

§ 244.210
Manner of registering
§ 244.230
Posting
§ 165.10
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