East Hazel Crest — Ch. 6 Art. VIII Registration of Multiple Dwellings § 6-141
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For the purpose of this article, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms shall be construed as herein defined: Building shall mean a structure, or part thereof, enclosing space designed or used for two (2) or more family units, or designed or used for sleeping accommodations, not including buildings licensed under chapter 10 of the Municipal Code of East Hazel Crest. Code shall mean Municipal Code of the Village of East Hazel Crest; and additionally, any other provisions of the Municipal Code of East Hazel Crest establishing or relating to construction, plumbing, heating, electrical, fire prevention, sanitation or other health and safety standards that are applicable to buildings. Mortgage shall mean any consensual interest or consensual lien created by a written instrument which grants or retains an interest in realty to secure a debt or other obligation. Real estate installment sales contracts shall be deemed mortgages for the purposes of this chapter. Owner shall mean the legal title holder or holders of the realty, except if legal title is held by an Illinois land trust, owner shall mean the beneficial owner of owners of the trust; and if there is a purchaser or purchasers under a real estate installment sales contract, owner shall mean the purchaser or purchasers. The singular shall include the plural throughout. For the purpose of section 6-143 , the owner shall mean the legal title holder(s), beneficial owner(s) and contract purchaser(s) of the realty.
Section 6-141 of East Hazel Crest's Ch. 6 Art. VIII establishes the working definitions for the Multiple Dwellings registration article. Key terms — including 'building,' 'code,' 'mortgage,' and 'owner' — are given specific meanings that may differ from everyday usage, such as treating real estate installment sales contracts as mortgages and recognizing beneficial trust owners as 'owners.' These definitions govern how the rest of the article is interpreted and applied to multi-family residential properties in East Hazel Crest.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Ch. 6 Art. VIII should be aware that § 6-141 defines 'owner' broadly to include legal title holders, beneficial owners of Illinois land trusts, and contract purchasers under installment sales agreements. Compliant operators ensure that the correct party — as defined by this section — is identified and registered, particularly when ownership is held through a trust or installment contract. Understanding how 'building' and 'code' are defined here also helps operators determine which structures and standards fall within the article's scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6-141 establishes who qualifies as an 'owner' under East Hazel Crest's Ch. 6 Art. VIII, which can matter when tenants need to identify the responsible party for registration or code compliance purposes. Because the definition extends to beneficial trust owners and installment contract purchasers, tenants may have recourse against parties beyond just the name on a deed. Tenants who have questions about who is responsible for their building can consult a local tenant-rights organization or the Village of East Hazel Crest for guidance on identifying the correct owner under this provision.
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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