Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 211 § 211-16
Transfer of licenses
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No license issued hereunder shall be transferable or assignable. There shall be no prorating of the fees paid hereunder, and every applicant for a license for premises for which a license has previously been issued to another licensee shall be required to comply with all the provisions of this chapter applicable to an original applicant. Every licensee who has transferred, sold, assigned or otherwise disposed of his interest in the licensed premises to another shall serve notice of same in writing upon the Commissioner either by personal service or by registered or certified mail within 10 days from the occurrence thereof.
Under Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 211 § 211-16, rental licenses cannot be passed from one owner to another through sale, assignment, or any other transfer of interest. When a property changes hands, the new owner must go through the full original licensing process and pay the complete fee — no partial refunds or credits are given for fees already paid by the prior owner. Additionally, any licensee who transfers or disposes of their interest in a licensed property must notify the Commissioner in writing within 10 days of that transfer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 211 § 211-16 should be aware that a rental license is tied to the individual licensee, not the property itself, meaning a sale or transfer of ownership does not carry the license along with it. Compliant operators who sell or otherwise transfer their interest in licensed premises typically send written notice to the Commissioner — by personal service or registered/certified mail — within 10 days of the transaction. Incoming owners generally initiate a fresh license application, meeting all requirements as if applying for the first time, and budget for the full licensing fee without expecting any proration from the prior owner's payment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants, ch. 211 § 211-16 establishes that when a rental property changes ownership in Mount Vernon, the new owner is required to obtain their own license from scratch rather than relying on the previous owner's license. This means tenants can look into whether a new landlord has properly licensed the premises following a sale or transfer, since operating without a valid license may constitute a violation of the chapter. Tenants who have questions about a landlord's licensing status after a property transfer may contact the relevant Mount Vernon municipal office or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on how to raise a potential violation.
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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