North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-6
Transfer of rental dwelling unit registration
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A rental dwelling unit registration issued pursuant to this chapter is transferrable to any person who has acquired ownership of a registered building for the unexpired portion of the registration term, provided that a transfer application for the rental dwelling unit certificate is filed with the Code Enforcement Inspector within 30 days of the title transfer, the information required by § 51D-3 is provided and the dwelling units are in compliance with the housing codes.
Under North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-6, an existing rental dwelling unit registration does not automatically expire when a registered building changes hands. Instead, the registration can carry over to the new owner for the remainder of its current term, as long as a transfer application is submitted to the Code Enforcement Inspector within 30 days of the title transfer, the required ownership and property information is provided, and the dwelling units meet applicable housing code standards. If any of those conditions are not met, the transfer of the registration may not be valid.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who acquire a registered rental building in North Tonawanda should be aware that § 51D-6 allows the existing registration to transfer to them for the balance of the registration term. To maintain compliance, operators generally submit a transfer application to the Code Enforcement Inspector within the 30-day window following title transfer, supply the information outlined in § 51D-3, and confirm that all dwelling units satisfy current housing code requirements. Allowing the deadline to lapse or failing to meet code standards at the time of transfer can jeopardize the continuity of the registration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 51D-6, tenants living in a building that has recently been sold have an interest in knowing whether the new owner has properly transferred the rental dwelling unit registration. A valid registration signals that the new owner has filed the required paperwork with the Code Enforcement Inspector, provided the necessary ownership information, and that the units were found to be in housing-code compliance at the time of transfer. Tenants who have questions about whether a registration transfer occurred can contact the North Tonawanda Code Enforcement office directly or reach out to a local 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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