Antioch CHAPTER 8 RENTAL HOUSE REGULATIONS § 5-8-6
ADJUDICATION OF VIOLATIONS AND APPEALS
Operative Text
A. Any violation of this chapter shall be adjudicated by the code hearing department pursuant to the procedures set in the village code. B. Any person denied a certificate of compliance or any person whose certificate of compliance has been suspended or revoked shall have the right to appeal to the code official. Such an appeal shall be in writing and filed with the code official within fourteen (14) days of the date of the code official's action. The appeal shall contain a complete statement of the reasons for the appeal, the specific facts supporting the appeal, and all evidence the appellant intends to rely on to support the appeal. Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of such an appeal, the code official shall file a written sworn pleading or complaint with the code administrator regarding such appeal. Such an appeal shall be adjudicated pursuant to appeal process incorporated within the village code. (Ord. 22-01-06, 1-26-2022)
Antioch CHAPTER 8 RENTAL HOUSE REGULATIONS § 5-8-6 establishes how violations of the rental house regulations chapter are handled and how affected parties may challenge official decisions. Violations are heard and decided by the code hearing department following village code procedures. When a certificate of compliance is denied, suspended, or revoked, the affected person has a formal right to appeal that decision through a defined written process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5-8-6, property owners and managers who receive an adverse certificate-of-compliance decision—whether a denial, suspension, or revocation—generally prepare a written appeal submitted to the code official within 14 days of that action. A compliant operator typically ensures the appeal includes a complete statement of reasons, the specific facts being relied upon, and all supporting evidence. Operators familiar with this provision also understand that the code official will then file a sworn pleading with the code administrator, and the matter proceeds under the village code's appeal process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 5-8-6 of Antioch's CHAPTER 8 RENTAL HOUSE REGULATIONS is relevant to tenants because the certificate-of-compliance system it governs is tied to the lawful rental of residential units. If a landlord's certificate is suspended or revoked, tenants may wish to understand how that status affects their housing situation and what the adjudication process means for them. Tenants can contact the Antioch code official's office for information about a property's compliance status, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how this provision may relate to their circumstances.
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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