North Chicago — Title 12 Ch. 2 Condominium Conversion § 12-2-5
COMPLIANCE:
Operative Text
Except as otherwise contained in Section 12-2-6 hereof, no certificate of inspection shall be issued and no sale shall be made of any unit if such unit or the common elements pertaining thereto are not in compliance with current codes.
Section 12-2-5 of North Chicago's Condominium Conversion ordinance establishes a compliance gate for condominium conversions: neither a certificate of inspection nor a unit sale may proceed if the unit or its associated common elements fall short of current code standards. The rule applies at the point of conversion and sale, linking the issuance of official inspection certificates directly to code compliance. An exception pathway exists under Section 12-2-6, which can modify these requirements under certain circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 12-2-5, operators converting properties to condominiums in North Chicago generally ensure that each unit and all related common elements meet current code requirements before pursuing a certificate of inspection or completing any unit sale. Compliant operators typically conduct thorough pre-sale inspections and address any code deficiencies well in advance of the conversion process. Familiarity with the exception provisions in Section 12-2-6 is also part of standard due diligence for conversion projects.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-2-5 gives prospective buyers and tenants in converting buildings a meaningful protection: a unit cannot legally be sold if it or its common elements are out of compliance with current codes, and no certificate of inspection can be issued under those conditions. If a unit sale appears to have proceeded without a valid certificate of inspection, that noncompliance may be relevant to raising a violation or seeking review through local municipal channels. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with North Chicago's condominium conversion rules can help explain what options may be available under this provision.
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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