Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-520
Additional penalty for violation of article (Chicago Health Nuisances Ordinance)
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In addition to other penalties cited in this chapter, if any person or business performing work under contract with the city is found guilty of violating the provisions of Sections 7-28-200 through 7-28-519 inclusive, the city may terminate the contract by giving written notice of the termination to the person or business. The contract shall be null and void upon delivery of such notice. (Prior code § 99-42.2; Added Coun. J. 7-29-86, p. 32488; Amended during Supplement No. 2, 4-91; Amend Coun. J. 3-6-96, 17618)
Under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-520, the City of Chicago has the authority to terminate any contract with a person or business that is found guilty of violating the sanitation and refuse-related provisions of Sections 7-28-200 through 7-28-519. This termination is triggered by written notice, and the contract becomes null and void upon delivery of that notice. This penalty is described as additional to any other penalties already established elsewhere in Chapter 7-28.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who hold contracts with the City of Chicago should be aware that Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-520 authorizes the city to void those contracts if a violation of the covered sanitation provisions is established. Operators working under city contracts generally maintain compliance with all applicable sections of Chapter 7-28 to avoid exposure to this contract-termination remedy. Keeping documentation of compliance practices can be an important part of managing city-contracted work.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-520 primarily affects businesses and individuals contracting directly with the City of Chicago, rather than individual tenants. However, tenants who observe sanitation or refuse violations by city contractors in or around their housing may report concerns to the Chicago Department of Housing or other relevant city agencies. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how Chapter 7-28 provisions may intersect with their housing conditions.
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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