SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 5-12-020 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the text underscored, and by deleting the text struck through, as follows:
5-12-020 Exclusions.
Rental of the following dwelling units shall not be governed by this chapter, unless the rental agreement thereof is created to avoid the application ofthis chapter:
(a) Dwelling units in owner-occupied buildings premises containing six units or fewer less; provided, however, that tho provisions of Soction Sections 5-12-130(i) and 5-12-160 shall apply to every rented dwelling unit in such buildings premises within the City of Chicago;
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
SECTION 2. Section 5-12-030 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the text underscored, and by deleting the text struck through, as follows:
5-12-030 Definitions.
Whenever used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
(a) "Dwelling unit" means a structure or the part of a structure that is used as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons who maintain a household, together with the common areas, land and appurtenant buildings thereto, and all housing services, privileges, furnishings and facilities supplied in connection with the use or occupancy thereof, including garage and parking facilities.
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
(d) "Periodic tenancy" means a tenancy that continues for successive periods, whether month-to-month or otherwise, unless the landlord or tenant takes affirmative action to terminate the tenancy pursuant to this section.
{d)(e) "Person" means an individual, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association or any other legal or commercial entity.
{e)(fl "Premises" means the dwelling unit and the structure of which it is a part,...
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