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Livonia — Ch. 5.42 Rental Dwellings (Hotels, Lodginghouses, Roominghouses) § 5.42.120

License—Transfer prohibited

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Livonia — Ch. 5.42 Rental Dwellings (Hotels, Lodginghouses, Roominghouses) § 5.42.120
No license issued under this chapter shall be transferred or assigned.
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Plain English

Under Livonia Ch. 5.42 § 5.42.120, a rental dwelling license issued for hotels, lodginghouses, or roominghouses is personal to the licensee and cannot be handed off to another party. The license does not follow the property or the business if ownership or management changes hands. Any purported transfer or assignment of such a license has no legal effect under this provision.

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For Property Managers

Operators subject to Livonia Ch. 5.42 § 5.42.120 should be aware that a rental dwelling license cannot be transferred or assigned to a new owner, manager, or entity when a property changes hands or a business is restructured. A compliant operator obtains a new license in their own name rather than relying on a prior owner's or operator's existing license. Planning for ownership transitions typically includes accounting for the time and process needed to secure fresh licensure before continuing operations.

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

For Tenants

Livonia Ch. 5.42 § 5.42.120 establishes that a rental dwelling license for hotels, lodginghouses, or roominghouses must be held by the licensed operator and cannot be transferred. If a property changes ownership or management, tenants may want to verify that the new operator holds a valid license in their own name, since operating under a transferred license is not permitted. Tenants who have concerns about whether a facility is properly licensed can inquire with the relevant Livonia municipal licensing authority or consult a tenant-rights organization for 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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