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Beardstown — Ch. 5 Art. VIII Rental Housing Inspection § 5-94

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Beardstown — Ch. 5 Art. VIII Rental Housing Inspection § 5-94
A landlord shall produce a current certificate of inspection upon request by a tenant or prospective tenant.
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Plain English

Under Beardstown Ch. 5 Art. VIII § 5-94, landlords are required to produce a current certificate of inspection whenever a tenant or prospective tenant asks to see it. The rule ensures that renters have access to documentation confirming that a rental unit has been inspected. It applies both to existing tenants and to people who are considering renting a unit.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 5-94, compliant operators keep a current certificate of inspection readily accessible so it can be produced promptly when any tenant or prospective tenant requests it. Maintaining an up-to-date certificate — and being prepared to present it on demand — is a core obligation under Beardstown Ch. 5 Art. VIII. Operators who let certificates lapse or who cannot produce them upon request may be found out of compliance with this provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 5-94 of Beardstown's Rental Housing Inspection ordinance gives both current tenants and prospective tenants the right to ask a landlord to produce a current certificate of inspection. If a landlord is unable or unwilling to provide the certificate upon request, that may indicate a compliance issue worth exploring further. Tenants who encounter difficulty obtaining the certificate can look into contacting the local code enforcement or housing authority, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on next steps.

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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IL Muni § 5-85

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