Cal. Civ. Code § 36-7-9-27
Transfers of property by persons not complying with orders
Operative Text
Sec. 27. (a) A person who has been issued and has received notice of an order relative to unsafe premises and has not complied with that order: (1) must supply full information regarding the order to a person who takes or agrees to take a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises before transferring or agreeing to transfer that interest; and (2) must, within five (5) days after transferring or agreeing to transfer a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises, supply the enforcement authority with written copies of: (A) the full name, address, and telephone number of the person taking a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises; and (B) the legal instrument under which the transfer or agreement to transfer the substantial property interest is accomplished. (b) If a judgment is obtained against the department, enforcement authority, or other governmental entity for the failure of that entity to provide notice to persons holding an interest in unsafe premises in an action taken by the entity under this chapter, a person who failed to comply with this section is liable to the entity for the amount of the judgment if it can be shown that the entity's failure to give notice was a result of that person's failure. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28.
Indiana Code § 36-7-9-27 governs what happens when a property owner who has received an unsafe-premises order attempts to transfer ownership or another substantial interest in that property without first complying with the order. The rule requires that the non-complying owner fully disclose the existence of the order to any incoming buyer or interest-holder before the transfer occurs, and then notify the enforcement authority in writing within five days of the transfer with the new party's contact information and the relevant legal instrument. Additionally, if a government entity later faces a court judgment because it failed to notify interested parties—and that failure traces back to the original owner's non-disclosure—the original owner can be held financially liable for the full amount of that judgment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Ind. Code § 36-7-9-27 should understand that an outstanding unsafe-premises order does not disappear upon a sale or transfer of interest. Compliant operators generally ensure that any prospective buyer, lessee, or other party acquiring a substantial property interest receives complete information about any open order before the deal closes. Within five days of completing such a transfer, compliant operators also provide the enforcement authority with written notice that includes the new party's full name, address, phone number, and a copy of the legal instrument effecting the transfer—and they retain documentation showing both disclosures were made.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are considering acquiring a rental unit or any substantial property interest in Indiana, Ind. Code § 36-7-9-27 gives you the right to receive full disclosure of any outstanding unsafe-premises order from the current owner before the transfer is finalized. If a seller or transferor withholds that information, they may be in violation of this provision, which could have consequences for the enforcement authority's ability to protect your interests going forward. Tenants and prospective buyers who believe a disclosure was withheld may consider contacting the local enforcement authority, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or consulting an attorney to understand what remedies 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.
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