Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.09 § 21.09.140
Registration Non-transferable
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If the neglected building is required to be registered pursuant to this chapter, a new registration shall be required for each change of ownership of the building . The seller of a neglected building, which is registered with Planning pursuant to this chapter, shall notify Planning within ten business days after the sale or other transfer or conveyance of any registered property. The Director may waive the requirement of a registration following a conveyance if there is sufficient evidence or reason to believe that action will be taken shortly after the sale to bring the building back into compliance with the LMC or remove or demolish the neglected building. ( Ord. 21786 §55; September 29, 2025 : Ord. 20058 §14; August 11, 2014).
Under Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code § 21.09.140, a neglected building's registration with the city's Planning department does not carry over when the property changes hands — each new owner must obtain a fresh registration. The seller is required to notify Planning within ten business days of completing a sale, transfer, or conveyance of a registered neglected building. The Director of Planning retains discretion to waive the re-registration requirement if there is sufficient evidence that the new owner will promptly bring the building into compliance or remove it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and investors dealing in properties classified as neglected buildings under § 21.09.140 should be aware that registration obligations reset at every ownership transfer. A seller must contact Lincoln's Planning department within ten business days of closing to report the change, and the incoming owner should expect to file a new registration unless the Director grants a waiver based on demonstrated plans for compliance or demolition. Maintaining clear documentation of remediation timelines can support a waiver request under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 21.09.140 establishes that a neglected building's registration status does not automatically protect tenants through a change of ownership — the new owner carries independent registration obligations. If a building has recently changed hands and tenants believe it remains in a neglected or non-compliant condition, they may contact Lincoln's Planning department to inquire about the building's current registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Lincoln's municipal code can help residents understand what options may be available when a neglected building is sold.
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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