(a) In addition to all other requirements of this code, no owner or agent thereof of any real estate shall sell or otherwise convey real estate situated within the city without first obtaining a certificate of use, occupancy and inspection and then exhibiting such certificate or copy thereof to the prospective purchaser of such real estate or premises being sold. As evidence of compliance with the requirements of this section, the owner or agent thereof should obtain the signature of such prospective buyer on the certificate of use, occupancy and inspection for such real estate or premises, or on a copy thereof, in the space indicated on the certificate, together with the date of such signing. Transfers or conveyances to or from the city for purposes of demolition or redevelopment shall be exempt from the requirements of §§ 1337.01 to 1337.06 inclusive.
(b) In the event the real estate described in division (a) above is sold at a sheriff’s sale, auction, or transferred in any other manner, and no certificate of use, occupancy and inspection has been issued within one year prior to such sale or transfer, the purchaser or grantee shall apply in writing to the Department of Building and Housing within 30 days after the date of sale or grant for an inspection of the property. The method of application shall be as set forth in this section.
(Ord. 7868, passed 3-5-1987; Ord. 07-10, passed 5-5-2010)