Bellwood CHAPTER 124: LICENSING OF MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS FOR RENT § 124.08
INVESTIGATIONS AND INSPECTIONS
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No operating license shall be renewed unless the applicant owner or operator agrees in his or her application to inspections pursuant to Chapter 92 of this code and those the Comptroller may require to determine whether the multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent in connection with which such operating license is sought is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with applicable rules and regulations pursuant thereto. (Ord. 03-43, passed 8-20-03; Am. Ord. 03-59, passed 11-12-03)
Under Bellwood § 124.08, an operating license for a multi-family building or single-family rental unit cannot be renewed unless the owner or operator agrees, as part of the application, to allow inspections. These inspections may be conducted under Chapter 92 of the municipal code and may also be required by the Comptroller to verify that the property meets the standards set out in Chapter 124 and its associated rules. The consent to inspection is a mandatory condition of the renewal process, not an optional one.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and operators seeking license renewal under § 124.08 generally include in their renewal application an explicit agreement to permit inspections under Chapter 92 and any additional inspections the Comptroller may require. Compliant operators typically maintain their properties in a condition that meets Chapter 124 standards so that inspections can proceed without issue. Keeping records of prior inspections, repairs, and code-compliance efforts is a practice commonly associated with smooth renewal cycles.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 124.08 establishes that landlords in Bellwood must agree to inspections as a condition of renewing their rental operating license, which means tenants have an interest in whether their building's license is current and in good standing. If a tenant believes a property is being operated without a properly renewed license or that inspections are being avoided, raising this concern with the Bellwood Comptroller's office or a local tenant-rights organization is one general path available. Tenants may also find it useful to understand how Chapter 92 inspection standards relate to the conditions in their unit when evaluating their options.
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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