Evanston, Ill., City Code tit. 5 (2026) § 5-4-1-5
APPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS (Evanston Housing Regulations)
Operative Text
This chapter applies to all multiple-family dwellings located within the city which are to be developed as new or conversion condominiums except for group, row or town houses not electing to convert to condominiums and not specifically covered by the state of Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605/1 et seq.). Subsections 1-6, 3-5, 3-6 and 6-1, 6-2(B) and 6-3 of this chapter alone shall apply to resale of their units by individual unit owners even if such units were created prior to adoption of these provisions.
Evanston City Code § 5-4-1-5 defines the scope of the city's condominium regulations, applying them to all multi-family dwellings in Evanston that are being developed as new or converted condominiums. Group, row, or townhouses that are not converting to condominiums and are not covered by the Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605/1 et seq.) are excluded from the chapter's full reach. A narrower set of subsections—specifically 1-6, 3-5, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2(B), and 6-3—continues to apply when individual unit owners resell their units, even if those units were created before these rules were adopted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and managers of multi-family properties in Evanston who are planning a new condominium development or a conversion should be aware that § 5-4-1-5 brings the entire chapter's requirements into play for those projects. Operators of group, row, or townhouse properties that are not pursuing a condominium conversion and fall outside the Illinois Condominium Property Act generally fall outside the chapter's scope. Individual unit owners who later resell their units—regardless of when those units were created—should be familiar with the specific subsections (1-6, 3-5, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2(B), and 6-3) that remain applicable to resale transactions under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants living in multi-family buildings in Evanston that are being converted to condominiums, § 5-4-1-5 establishes that the city's condominium chapter governs that process, which may carry protections relevant to the conversion. Tenants in group, row, or townhouse properties where no condominium conversion is taking place may find that this chapter does not apply to their situation. Those with questions about how a conversion or resale might affect their housing rights can consult the City of Evanston's housing office or a local tenant-rights organization for general information about which provisions apply.
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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