Hillside — Ch. 18 Art. XIII Condominium Conversion § 18-595
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Correction of deficiencies: (1) Corrections required in the building inspection report shall be made by the property owner at the property owner's expense. (2) The property owner shall correct any deficiencies in the fire protection system, required by law. (Require fire test and certification) (3) The property owner shall repair or replace any damaged or infested areas in need of repair or replacement as shown in the structural pest control report, which shall be prepared by a licensed structural pest control operator and dated and filed at least thirty days prior to the submittal of the final map. (4) The property owner shall bring into conformity any zoning ordinance violations. (5) Final inspection report. A final inspection report shall be made by the village prior to consideration of occupancy, indicating the compliance with all requirements imposed in this chapter.
Under Hillside Ch. 18 Art. XIII § 18-595, a property owner seeking to convert a building to condominiums must address all deficiencies identified in the building inspection report at their own cost. This includes correcting fire protection system deficiencies (with required testing and certification), repairing or replacing pest-damaged or infested areas identified in a licensed structural pest control report filed at least 30 days before the final map submittal, and resolving any zoning ordinance violations. Before occupancy can be considered, the Village itself conducts a final inspection to confirm that all requirements under this chapter have been met.
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Property owners pursuing a condominium conversion under § 18-595 generally ensure that every deficiency flagged in the building inspection report is remedied at the owner's expense before the process advances. Compliant operators arrange for a licensed structural pest control operator to prepare, date, and file the pest control report no later than 30 days before the final map is submitted, and they schedule fire system testing and certification to satisfy the fire protection requirements. Operators also audit the property for any zoning ordinance violations and resolve them proactively, knowing that the Village will conduct a final inspection before occupancy consideration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants living in a building undergoing condominium conversion, § 18-595 establishes that the property owner—not tenants—bears the cost of correcting building deficiencies, fire protection failures, pest damage, and zoning violations identified during the conversion process. Tenants can request copies of the building inspection report, structural pest control report, and fire certification to verify that required corrections have actually been made. If concerns arise about whether the Village's final inspection was properly completed or whether deficiencies remain unaddressed, tenants may contact the Village of Hillside's building or planning department directly, or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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