Lake Villa CHAPTER 3A RENTAL UNITS § 8-3A-5
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This chapter shall apply to all dwelling units which are leased to a tenant and which are contained in buildings which consist of three (3) or less dwelling units. A certificate of occupancy shall be required prior to the tenant taking possession. A separate certificate of occupancy shall be required prior to each successive tenancy. (Ord. 99-7-1, 7-14-1999)
Lake Villa § 8-3A-5 defines the scope of the rental regulations chapter, limiting its application to leased dwelling units located in buildings with three or fewer units. Before any tenant takes possession of a unit, a certificate of occupancy must be in place. A new, separate certificate of occupancy is required each time a new tenancy begins, meaning the requirement resets with every successive tenant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lake Villa § 8-3A-5, operators of small rental properties—those with three or fewer dwelling units—are subject to this chapter's requirements. A compliant operator secures a valid certificate of occupancy before allowing any tenant to move in, and obtains a fresh certificate for each new tenancy rather than relying on one issued for a prior tenant. Keeping records of each certificate tied to each tenancy period is a practice consistent with the chapter's successive-tenancy requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lake Villa § 8-3A-5 establishes that tenants living in buildings with three or fewer units are covered by this rental regulations chapter. One of the protections this provision implies is that a landlord must hold a valid certificate of occupancy before a tenant takes possession—meaning a tenant's occupancy should not begin without that certification in place. Tenants who believe this requirement was not met may wish to contact the Lake Villa municipal offices, review their lease documentation, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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