Fox Lake CHAPTER 2 HOUSING REGULATIONS § 6-2-2-1
MODIFICATIONS
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The board of trustees shall have the power to modify any of the provisions of the codes adopted in this chapter upon its motion or upon application in writing by the owner or lessee, or his authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the codes, provided that the spirit of the codes shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. Particulars of such modification, when granted or allowed, and the decision of the board of trustees thereon shall be entered upon the village records and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant. (Ord. 2011-09, 2-8-2011)
Under Fox Lake CHAPTER 2 HOUSING REGULATIONS § 6-2-2-1, the village's board of trustees holds authority to grant modifications to adopted housing code requirements when strict compliance would create practical difficulties. Any modification must still honor the underlying intent of the codes, protect public safety, and achieve substantial justice. When a modification is approved, the details and the board's decision must be recorded in village records, and a signed copy must be provided to whoever applied for it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Fox Lake § 6-2-2-1 gives property owners and lessees a formal avenue to seek relief from specific housing code requirements that are difficult to meet in practice. A compliant operator pursuing a modification generally submits a written application to the board of trustees explaining the practical difficulty, demonstrates how the spirit of the code and public safety will still be upheld, and retains the signed copy of any granted modification for their records. Keeping thorough documentation of the application and the board's decision supports a clear compliance record for the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fox Lake § 6-2-2-1 establishes that any modification to housing code requirements must still observe the spirit of the codes and secure public safety, meaning a landlord's modification does not eliminate baseline protections. Tenants can review village records to determine whether a modification was formally granted and whether a signed copy was issued as required by this provision. Those with questions about how a modification may affect their housing conditions can consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the village directly for information about the board's recorded decisions.
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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