Morton Grove — Ch. 10-11 Condominium Conversion § 10-11-4
TENANT PURCHASE RIGHTS
Operative Text
For a period of one hundred twenty (120) days following his receipt of the notice of intent, any tenant who was a tenant on the date of recording of the notice of intent shall be given the right to purchase his unit on substantially the same terms and conditions as set forth in a duly executed contract to purchase the unit, which contract shall conspicuously disclose the existence of, and shall be subject to, the right of first refusal. The tenant may exercise the right of first refusal by giving notice thereof to the developer prior to the expiration of sixty (60) days from the giving of notice by the developer to the tenant of the execution of the contract to purchase the unit. The recording of the deed conveying the unit to the purchaser which contains a statement to the effect that the tenant of the unit either waived or failed to exercise the right of first refusal or had no right of first refusal with respect to the unit shall extinguish any local or equitable right or interest to the possession or acquisition of the unit which the tenant may have or claim with respect to the unit arising out of the right of first refusal provided for in this section. The foregoing provision shall not affect any claim which the tenant may have against the landlord for damages arising out of the right of first refusal provided for in this section.
Morton Grove Ch. 10-11 § 10-11-4 establishes a right of first refusal for tenants when a residential building undergoes condominium conversion. A tenant who was renting on the date the notice of intent was recorded has 120 days from receiving that notice to consider purchasing their unit, and once the developer executes a purchase contract with a third party, the tenant has 60 days from receiving notice of that contract to match its terms. If a deed is ultimately recorded stating the tenant waived, failed to exercise, or had no right of first refusal, any possessory or equitable interest the tenant held under this provision is extinguished—though the tenant may still pursue a separate damages claim against the landlord.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Developers and property owners converting units under Morton Grove Ch. 10-11 § 10-11-4 generally ensure that every qualifying tenant receives proper written notice of intent and that any third-party purchase contract conspicuously discloses the existence of the tenant's right of first refusal. Compliant operators also provide timely notice to tenants once a purchase contract is executed, allowing the full 60-day window for the tenant to respond. When a unit is ultimately conveyed to a purchaser, the recorded deed typically includes a statement addressing whether the tenant waived, failed to exercise, or held no right of first refusal, which serves to clear title under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Morton Grove Ch. 10-11 § 10-11-4, tenants who were renting on the date the notice of intent was recorded have a legally protected opportunity to purchase their unit before it is sold to an outside buyer, on substantially the same terms as any third-party contract. If a developer fails to provide proper notice or otherwise interferes with this right, the provision preserves a tenant's ability to pursue a damages claim against the landlord even after a deed has been recorded. Tenants who believe their right of first refusal was not honored may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand the options available 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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