Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 188-27
Notices on sale of dwelling; unpaid fines
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A. Every seller of rental buildings and structures, including property occupied under authority of an unrecorded contract for sale, shall inform the prospective buyer of the current status of the rental permit at least 14 days prior to the closing. B. Every seller of rental buildings or structures shall give notice of the sale or transfer of same in writing to the Code Enforcement Office within five business days after closing. This notice shall include the name and address and telephone number of the buyer. C. Each buyer of an interest in rental buildings or structures shall give notice in writing to the Code Enforcement Office within 10 business days after closing. The notice shall identify the address of the affected property, and the name and address of the buyer and seller. D. Any unpaid fines and/or fees pertaining to the affected property shall run with the land and shall be enforceable against the subsequent owner of the property.
Under Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 § 188-27, the sale or transfer of a rental building triggers a series of disclosure and notification obligations for both the seller and the buyer. Sellers must inform prospective buyers of the rental permit's current status at least 14 days before closing, and must notify the Code Enforcement Office in writing within five business days after closing. Buyers must similarly notify the Code Enforcement Office within 10 business days after closing. Critically, any unpaid fines or fees tied to the property carry over to the new owner, meaning they do not disappear upon transfer of title.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners selling rental buildings in Horseheads should be aware that § 188-27 imposes a clear pre-closing disclosure duty: the rental permit status must be communicated to the prospective buyer no later than 14 days before the closing date. After closing, compliant sellers typically submit written notice to the Code Enforcement Office within five business days, including the buyer's name, address, and telephone number. Sellers should also account for any outstanding fines or fees on the property before closing, since under § 188-27 those obligations transfer to the new owner and remain enforceable against them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants living in a rental building that changes hands in Horseheads, § 188-27 provides a framework that ensures both the seller and buyer have formal obligations to the Code Enforcement Office surrounding the transaction. The provision's requirement that unpaid fines and fees run with the land means that unresolved code violations or penalties do not simply vanish when ownership changes. Tenants who have concerns about whether these notification requirements were followed, or about the status of a rental permit, may contact the Horseheads Code Enforcement Office directly or reach out to 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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