A Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Commissioner for the Department of Buildings certifying that a building conforms to the general, special, and structural requirements of the Chicago Building Code applicable to new multiple dwellings.
A Certificate of Occupancy is required for buildings that meet one of the following criteria:
- New Construction of a Single Family Dwelling and Multiple Dwelling Residence with no more than 3 dwelling units
- Multiple dwelling units consisting of four or more units erected or substantially rehabilitated
- Newly constructed non-residential buildings over 4,000 square feet.
- Alternations or repairs of non-residential buildings exceeding $400,000 in estimated (material) cost.
- Work in existing buildings resulting in a change of occupancy, as "occupancies" are defined in Chapter 13-56 of the Chicago Building Code, "Classification of Buildings by Occupancy." See the code online for more information.
- Substantial work performed in a new or existing building of Institutional of Assembly use, as defined by the code.
Please note that the owner of any newly constructed, altered or modified building and/or the permit holder for the construction, alteration or modification of any building may not occupy the building or cause others to occupy such building.
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Bradford Miller Law, P.C. can assist you with all your real estate needs, from buying, selling, landlord issues and building code violation we are here to help. Our experienced Attorneys have earned membership in the Better Business Bureau. At bradfordmillerlaw.com you will find information about our firm along with helpful real estate information.
While there can never be a guarantee as to the outcome of your case, having legal representation, whether from us or another firm, can be beneficial to your property and finances. Located in downtown Chicago at 134 N. LaSalle, Suite 1040, our firm has been assisting clients with Building Code violations for several years. For proper, experienced representation call us at 312-238-9298 for a FREE 15-minute consultation.
Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
Practicing in Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, and Estate Planning
Offering free legal representation to homeowners seeking a short sale
Key words: Chicago Building Code Violations, Short Sale Attorney, Chicago Landlord Tenant Law Attorney, Illinois Landlord Attorney, Chicago estate planning attorney, Estate Planning Lawyer, Chicago Leases, Chicago real estate attorney, Chicago real estate lawyer, Chicago real estate closings. This is intended to be advertising. Please consult with an attorney before acting on any information given here.
