Elmira Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 171-7
Transfer
Operative Text
Upon a change in ownership of any building or premises which is the subject of a probationary certification at the time of transfer, said certification shall continue to apply to the building or premises for the remaining term of said certification as determined by § 171-6 . The new owner shall comply with the Town's chapter pertaining to rental housing registration. The Town shall return to the grantor the balance of any surety being held pursuant to § 171-5 .
Under Elmira Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 § 171-7, when a property that is under a probationary certification changes hands, that certification does not reset or disappear — it stays attached to the building or premises for whatever time remains on it as calculated under § 171-6. The incoming owner steps into the same regulatory status the prior owner held. Separately, the Town returns any surety deposit it was holding under § 171-5 to the seller, not the buyer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators acquiring property in Elmira Town should be aware that under § 171-7, an active probationary certification travels with the building at closing, meaning a compliant new owner registers the property under the Town's rental housing registration chapter and continues meeting any conditions tied to that certification for its remaining term. Sellers, in turn, can expect the Town to release back to them whatever surety funds were held under § 171-5 once the transfer is complete. Conducting due diligence on a property's certification status before purchase is a standard practice that helps a new owner understand any ongoing compliance obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 171-7, tenants living in a building that is sold while under a probationary certification retain the protection of that certification — the new owner cannot simply disregard it because ownership changed. If a tenant believes a new owner is failing to honor the remaining terms of a probationary certification, raising that concern with Elmira Town's code enforcement office is one general path available. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can help explain what a probationary certification means in practice and what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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