Fox Lake CHAPTER 2 HOUSING REGULATIONS § 6-2-3-3
SCREENS
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A. During the portion of each year when the building commissioner determines it necessary, the windows and doors and other openings to external air of every dwelling unit shall be equipped with adequate screens so attached and arranged as to prevent the ingress of flies, mosquitoes and other insects to the interior of such dwelling unit. (1975 Code § 11.04) B. Every owner or occupant of a building or dwelling unit shall be responsible for hanging all screens whenever the same are required by this chapter, except where the owner has agreed to supply such services, in which case it shall be the responsibility of the owner to do so. (1975 Code § 11.07)
Fox Lake § 6-2-3-3 requires that dwelling units be fitted with adequate screens on windows, doors, and other exterior openings during the period the building commissioner deems necessary, with the goal of keeping flies, mosquitoes, and other insects out. Responsibility for installing those screens falls on the occupant by default, but shifts to the owner when the owner has agreed to provide that service. The provision applies to both owners and occupants and is tied to a seasonal or situational determination made by the local building commissioner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fox Lake § 6-2-3-3, property owners who have agreed—whether in a lease or otherwise—to supply screen-hanging services take on the obligation to install adequate screens whenever the building commissioner determines they are required. Compliant operators typically document any such agreements clearly in lease terms and maintain a supply of properly fitting screens ready for installation at the start of the applicable season. Owners who have not assumed this responsibility should ensure their lease language accurately reflects which party bears the duty so there is no ambiguity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fox Lake § 6-2-3-3 establishes that, unless your owner has agreed to provide screen installation, the occupant is responsible for hanging screens when the building commissioner requires them. If your owner has made such an agreement and is not fulfilling it, that may constitute a violation of this provision, and tenants can generally raise such a failure with the local building or housing department or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Keeping a copy of any lease language or written communication about screen responsibilities can be useful when documenting whether the owner or occupant bears the duty under this section.
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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