Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-8
License not transferable
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No rental license shall be transferable to another person or to another rental property. Every person holding a rental license shall give notice, in writing, to the municipal officer within 10 business days after having legally transferred or otherwise disposed of the legal control of any licensed rental property. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such rental property.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-8, a rental license is tied to both the specific property and the specific license holder — it cannot be passed along to a new owner or applied to a different property. When a licensed rental property changes hands or legal control is transferred, the outgoing license holder is required to notify the municipal officer in writing within 10 business days. That written notice must identify the person or entity taking over ownership or control, along with their address.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 240-8 should be aware that a rental license does not convey with a property sale or transfer of legal control. Compliant property owners or managers typically submit written notice to the municipal officer within 10 business days of any such transfer, including the successor's name and address in that notice. The incoming owner or manager would then need to obtain their own rental license rather than relying on the prior holder's.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 240-8 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances establishes that rental licenses cannot be transferred, which means a property that has changed ownership may be operating without a valid license if the new owner has not obtained one. Tenants can inquire with the municipal officer's office to confirm whether a current, valid license is on file for their rental property. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Newburgh's licensing requirements can help residents understand what options may be available if a property appears to be unlicensed.
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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