A. A certificate of transfer is required for any property held for sale or transfer within the City of Reading. A person seeking a certificate of transfer must request and complete, in its entirety, a certificate of transfer application supplied by the Property Maintenance Division within 15 days of offering the property for sale.
B. Issuance of certificate of transfer. On receipt of the certificate of transfer application, the Property Maintenance Division shall prepare and issue the certificate of transfer property packet to the seller, or his authorized agent by first-class mail.
C. Zoning permits and other licenses do not transfer to the new owner. The new owner must make application to the proper City office(s).
D. If a property will be a rental unit which was not a recognized rental property at the time of sale, the buyer may request a rental inspection in place of a health and safety inspection. If the buyer does not inform the Property Maintenance Division of the intent to rent until after the completion of the health and safety inspection, the property must undergo a full rental inspection at full price according to the Housing Fee Schedule.