North Chicago — Title 12 Ch. 2 Condominium Conversion § 12-2-4
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION:
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A. Submit Declaration And Plat: Any person desiring to sell a unit shall first apply to the office of the Building Commissioner for a certificate of inspection with respect to such unit and with respect to the common elements of the property containing the unit. The applicant shall submit with the application the declaration and plat pertaining to the property and as-built architectural drawings of the building and site development certified by a registered architect. B. Inspection: The Building Commissioner shall thereupon cause an inspection to be made of the unit and of the common elements to ascertain compliance with current codes and with those codes in force when the unit was built and shall make a determination thereof.
Under North Chicago Title 12, Chapter 2, § 12-2-4, before any condominium unit can be sold, the property must go through a formal inspection process administered by the Building Commissioner. The seller must submit a declaration, plat, and certified as-built architectural drawings alongside the application for a certificate of inspection. The Building Commissioner then inspects both the individual unit and the common elements of the building to determine whether they comply with current codes as well as the codes that were in effect when the unit was originally constructed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-2-4, a compliant seller or developer typically ensures that a complete application package — including the declaration, plat, and as-built architectural drawings certified by a registered architect — is assembled and submitted to the Building Commissioner's office before any unit sale proceeds. Operators generally coordinate with the Building Commissioner to facilitate timely inspection of both the individual unit and the common elements. Maintaining up-to-date records of original construction codes alongside current code compliance documentation can help support a smooth inspection and determination process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 12-2-4 establishes that a unit cannot be sold without first obtaining a certificate of inspection from the Building Commissioner, which is meant to verify code compliance for both the unit and the shared common elements of the building. As a prospective buyer or current tenant in a converting property, you have an interest in knowing whether this certificate has been properly obtained and what the inspection revealed. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can help you understand how to access inspection records or raise concerns if you believe the process outlined in § 12-2-4 was not properly followed.
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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