Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 248-16
Special permit nontransferable
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Upon any transfer of title to the subject premises, a new application pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be necessary to permit the creation, maintenance or continued creation and/or maintenance of any accessory apartment; no special permit issued pursuant to the terms of this article shall be transferable to any other individual than the owner of the premises to which owner the special permit shall have been granted.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 § 248-16 establishes that a special permit authorizing an accessory apartment is tied exclusively to the property owner who received it and cannot be passed along to a new owner through a sale or other transfer of title. When ownership of a property changes hands, the existing permit becomes void with respect to the new owner, and a fresh application must be submitted under the same article before any accessory apartment may be created or maintained. The rule effectively treats each permit as personal to the grantee rather than as an attribute of the land itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating accessory apartments in Canton Village should be aware that under § 248-16, a special permit does not convey automatically when a property is sold or otherwise transferred. A compliant operator who is purchasing a property with an existing accessory apartment typically initiates a new application under ch. 248 before or promptly after taking title, so that the unit's status is properly authorized in the new owner's name. Sellers, for their part, generally disclose to prospective buyers that the permit will not survive the transfer and that continued operation of the accessory apartment requires a fresh approval.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in an accessory apartment in Canton Village have an interest in understanding § 248-16, which requires that a new special permit be obtained whenever the property changes ownership. If a property is sold and the new owner has not secured a fresh permit under ch. 248, the accessory apartment may be operating without proper authorization, which could affect the unit's legal status. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit is properly permitted after a change in ownership may wish to contact Canton Village's local code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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