Fox Lake CHAPTER 2 HOUSING REGULATIONS § 6-2-7-13
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE NOT TRANSFERABLE
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A certificate of compliance shall be personal to the owner or person in charge of a rental dwelling and is not transferable to a subsequent purchaser. When a sale of a rental dwelling is subject to contract and the purchaser will use the dwelling as rental housing, the purchaser shall be required to obtain a new certificate of compliance from the village prior to allowing the occupancy of a rental dwelling by a lessee or tenant. (Ord. 2016-07, 2-9-2016)
Under Fox Lake § 6-2-7-13, a certificate of compliance issued for a rental dwelling is tied to the individual owner or person in charge and cannot be passed along to a new owner when the property changes hands. If a rental dwelling is sold and the buyer intends to continue operating it as rental housing, that buyer must obtain a fresh certificate of compliance from the village before any tenant or lessee is permitted to occupy the unit. This rule ensures that each new owner is independently vetted for compliance before rental activity resumes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6-2-7-13, operators of rental dwellings in Fox Lake should be aware that their certificate of compliance does not convey to a buyer at closing. A compliant new owner who intends to rent the property generally secures a new certificate of compliance from the village before placing any tenant in the unit, rather than relying on the prior owner's certificate. Factoring this requirement into purchase timelines and due diligence is a common practice among property managers navigating this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fox Lake § 6-2-7-13 establishes that a landlord who recently purchased a rental dwelling must hold a valid certificate of compliance issued in their own name before a tenant can lawfully occupy the unit. If a tenant has reason to believe a new owner did not obtain a fresh certificate prior to occupancy, that concern can generally be raised with the village or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps. Reviewing whether a current, properly issued certificate exists is one avenue tenants may explore when questions arise about a recently sold rental property.
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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