Beardstown — Ch. 5 Art. VIII Rental Housing Inspection § 5-92
Expiration of certificate
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A certificate of inspection shall expire five (5) years from the date of its issuance, provided, however, that if a reinspection of the premises has not been completed prior to the expiration of the certificate of inspection, the rental unit may continue to be rented until the reinspection is completed.
Under Beardstown Ch. 5 Art. VIII § 5-92, a rental housing inspection certificate has a fixed lifespan of five years from the date it was issued. Once that period ends, the certificate is considered expired. Importantly, if a required reinspection has not yet been completed by the expiration date, the rental unit is still permitted to remain occupied and rented while the reinspection process is pending.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5-92, compliant rental property operators in Beardstown generally track the issuance date of each inspection certificate and plan for reinspection well before the five-year mark. Because the provision allows continued renting during a pending reinspection, operators who initiate the reinspection process in a timely manner can avoid gaps in lawful occupancy. Maintaining clear records of certificate issuance dates and reinspection scheduling is a common practice for staying current under Ch. 5 Art. VIII.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5-92 of Beardstown's Rental Housing Inspection ordinance establishes that a landlord's certificate of inspection expires after five years, though a unit may lawfully remain rented while a reinspection is pending. Tenants who are uncertain whether their unit's certificate is current may wish to inquire with the local municipal office responsible for rental housing inspections. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what certificate status means for their housing situation and what general options exist if a landlord is not pursuing required reinspection.
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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