the new build will only qualify for an FHA 203k if it was issued a CO (certificate of occupancy) at least 12 months ago. hope this helps! 

Does the loss of the certificate of occupancy now render your property illegal? 

The finished building will have its own Certificate of Occupancy, and by IBC definitions be considered a separate building.

But there are 2 certificates with shares of 50% each.So since it wasn't signed does it mean default state LLC rules apply?

@Jeffrey McKee Some municipalities require it in order to get an occupancy certificate issued that will allow tenants to put utilities in their name.

On the plus side now I will have a recorded Certificate of Occupancy with the city, as this property will be a long term hold for me most likely.

Your suggestions would be extremely valuable.Thank you,Cindy Make sure you sent the notice as required by the Landlord Tenant code where you are (certificate of mailing is generally required) and that a 30 day notice is allowable. 

It is my understanding that I could form the LLC in my state and apply for a certificate to operate in the state where the rental is.  

Upon investigation, it has been confirmed that these communications are not from any legitimate government entity but rather from scammers attempting to defraud unsuspecting small business owners.In the days since receiving that first notification, I received yet another, telling me I ought to get  a Pennsylvania Certificate of Good Standing for the low, low price of $87.25, as businesses may require it for routine transactions. 

However, some states, like Texas (under the Texas Property Code § 207.003), require HOAs to provide a "resale certificate" upon request, which might include information about rental restrictions or caps if they exist.