Lake Villa CHAPTER 3A RENTAL UNITS § 8-3A-6
EXISTING TENANCIES
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This chapter shall not apply to tenancies in dwelling units which exist as of July 14, 1999, but shall thereafter apply to each successive tenancy in said dwelling units. (Ord. 99-7-1, 7-14-1999)
Lake Villa's Chapter 3A rental regulations, as established under § 8-3A-6, contain a grandfather clause for tenancies that were already in place as of July 14, 1999. Those specific existing tenancies are exempt from the chapter's requirements. However, once such a tenancy ends and a new one begins in the same unit, the chapter's rules apply fully to that subsequent tenancy and all future ones.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-3A-6, property owners in Lake Villa should be aware that any tenancy that was active on July 14, 1999 fell outside the scope of Chapter 3A for the duration of that particular tenancy. Once that original tenancy concluded and a new tenant moved in, the full requirements of Chapter 3A became applicable to that unit going forward. Compliant operators generally track the succession of tenancies in their units to ensure they are applying the correct regulatory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 8-3A-6 of Lake Villa's Chapter 3A establishes that tenants who began renting after July 14, 1999—or who are part of any successive tenancy following the original grandfathered one—are covered by the chapter's protections. If a tenant believes their tenancy should be covered under Chapter 3A but the landlord is treating it as exempt, that concern can be raised with local municipal authorities or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Lake Villa ordinances. Reviewing the history of tenancy in a given unit can be relevant to understanding whether Chapter 3A's 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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