Fox Lake CHAPTER 2 HOUSING REGULATIONS § 6-2-7-1
APPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS
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A. The provisions of this section shall apply to all structures in this village containing one or more rental dwelling units and to all dwelling units which are either rented for human habitation, or permitted by the owner thereof to be occupied for human habitation by a person or persons other than the owner or owners thereof. Every building or structure, or part thereof, rented for use in whole or part as a home or residence of a single family or person, and every building or part thereof rented for use as a home or residence of two (2) or more persons or families living in separate apartments, shall conform to the requirements of this section, regardless of the class to which such building may otherwise belong, and regardless of when such building may have been constructed, altered or repaired. B. This section establishes minimum standards for the human habitation or occupancy of rental premises in this village, and does not replace or modify the standards otherwise established for the construction, replacement or repair of buildings contained in the building ordinances of the village, except such as are in conflict with the provisions of this section. (Ord. 2016-07, 2-9-2016)
Fox Lake § 6-2-7-1 establishes that the village's housing regulations apply broadly to every rental dwelling unit within Fox Lake, covering single-family rentals, multi-unit apartment buildings, and any structure where an owner permits someone other than themselves to live. The provision sets minimum habitability standards for all such rental premises, regardless of when a building was constructed, altered, or repaired. These standards work alongside—rather than replacing—the village's existing building ordinances, except where the two conflict.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fox Lake § 6-2-7-1, compliant rental property operators ensure that every unit they rent or permit others to occupy meets the minimum habitability standards established by this section, no matter how old the building is or what class it falls into. Operators generally review both this section and the village's building ordinances together, since § 6-2-7-1 supplements rather than replaces those codes. Keeping records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the minimum standards this provision requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fox Lake § 6-2-7-1 means that tenants in any rental unit in the village—whether a single-family home or an apartment—are entitled to housing that meets the minimum habitability standards this provision establishes. These protections apply regardless of the age or type of the building. Tenants who believe their rental does not meet these minimum standards may consider contacting the village's code enforcement office, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or raising a violation of § 6-2-7-1 as part of any relevant housing complaint process.
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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