Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-3-5-4
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (Evanston Housing Regulations)
Operative Text
(A) Unless otherwise agreed, a housing provider who sells the premises is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this Chapter for events occurring subsequent to written notice to the tenant of the sale. However, the housing provider remains liable to the tenant for any property and money to which the tenant is entitled under Section 5-3-5-1 and all prepaid rent, unless the tenant receives written notice that such property, money and prepaid rent have been transferred to the buyer, and that the buyer has accepted liability for such property, money and prepaid rent. (B) Unless otherwise agreed, the manager of the premises is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this Chapter for events occurring after written notice to the tenant of the termination of the manager's management of the premises.
Under Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-3-5-4, when a rental property is sold, the original housing provider's liability for future events ends once the tenant receives written notice of the sale—but the original provider remains on the hook for any security deposits, other owed funds, and prepaid rent until the tenant is notified in writing that those obligations have been transferred to and accepted by the buyer. Similarly, a property manager's liability for future events ends once the tenant receives written notice that the manager's role has been terminated. These rules establish a clear handoff process designed to ensure tenants are never left without a responsible party for their money and property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Housing providers and property managers operating under Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-3-5-4 generally document the transition of ownership or management with timely written notices to all affected tenants. When a sale occurs, compliant operators ensure that security deposits, other owed funds, and prepaid rent are formally transferred to the buyer and that the buyer's acceptance of those obligations is confirmed in writing to the tenant. Managers who are ending their role similarly provide written notice of the termination of their management responsibilities to protect themselves from liability for events that occur afterward.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-3-5-4 protects tenants by requiring that a selling housing provider remain responsible for security deposits, other owed property or money, and prepaid rent until the tenant receives written confirmation that those funds have been transferred to—and accepted by—the new buyer. If a tenant does not receive such written notice, the original housing provider may still bear responsibility for those obligations even after the sale. Tenants who believe these notice requirements have not been met may consider raising the issue with a local tenant-rights organization or the City of Evanston to understand available options.
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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