Olympia Fields — Ch. 6 Art. V Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing § 6-209
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.
Under Olympia Fields Ch. 6 Art. V § 6-209, a certificate of compliance issued for a rental dwelling is tied to the individual owner or person in charge at the time of issuance and cannot be passed along to a new owner through a sale. When a rental property changes hands and the buyer intends to continue operating it as rental housing, a fresh certificate of compliance must be obtained from the village before any tenant or lessee is permitted to occupy the unit. This rule ensures that each new owner undergoes the village's compliance process independently, rather than relying on a prior owner's certification.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Olympia Fields should be aware that under § 6-209, a certificate of compliance does not convey with the property at closing. Operators who acquire a rental dwelling through purchase are generally expected to apply for and receive a new certificate of compliance from the village before placing any tenant in occupancy. Factoring this requirement into pre-closing timelines and due-diligence checklists is a common practice among compliant operators to avoid gaps between acquisition and lawful rental activity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6-209 of the Olympia Fields rental housing code establishes that a new owner of a rental dwelling must hold a valid certificate of compliance before a tenant can lawfully occupy the unit. If a tenant believes they have been placed in occupancy by a new owner who has not yet obtained this certificate, that may represent a violation of the village's systematic inspection requirements. Tenants in this situation can look into contacting the village directly, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or raising the compliance status of the property as part of any relevant housing proceeding.
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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