Urbana — Ch. 12.5 Landlord-Tenant Relationships § 12.5-7
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This chapter shall take effect on April 1, 1994. It applies to rental agreements entered into or extended or renewed on and after that date.
Section 12.5-7 of Urbana's Landlord-Tenant Relationships ordinance establishes April 1, 1994 as the effective date for Chapter 12.5. The chapter's protections and requirements apply to any rental agreement that was entered into, extended, or renewed on or after that date. Agreements that were neither created nor modified after April 1, 1994 would fall outside the chapter's scope.
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Under § 12.5-7, property owners and managers in Urbana should be aware that Chapter 12.5 governs all rental agreements entered into, extended, or renewed on or after April 1, 1994. In practice, this means that virtually all active rental relationships today are subject to the chapter's full requirements, since any renewal or extension after that date brings the agreement within its scope. Compliant operators generally treat all current leases and month-to-month arrangements as covered by Chapter 12.5.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12.5-7 establishes that the protections found throughout Chapter 12.5 apply to rental agreements entered into, extended, or renewed on or after April 1, 1994. Because most active rental arrangements have been renewed or extended since that date, tenants in Urbana can generally expect the chapter's rights and remedies to be available to them. Tenants who have questions about whether their specific agreement falls within the chapter's coverage may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 12.5.
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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