Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-105
Owner's obligation to post notice (Chicago Lead-Bearing Substances Ordinance)
Operative Text
The owner of a dwelling, residential building, child care facility, or school who has received a notice of a lead hazard pursuant to Section 7-4-100 (a) shall post notices in common areas of the building specifying the identified lead hazards. The posted notices, drafted by the department and sent to the property owner with the notification, shall indicate the following: (1) that unit(s) in or areas of the building have been found to have lead hazards; (2) that other units or areas of the building may have lead hazards; (3) that the department recommends that children 6 years of age or younger receive a blood lead screening; and (4) where to seek further information and request an inspection of additional units in the building from the department. Once the owner has abated the hazards to the satisfaction of the department and received a Notice of Compliance from the department, the owner may remove the notices posted pursuant to this section. (Added Coun. J. 12-13-06, p. 94902, § 1)
Under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-105, when a building owner receives an official notice of a lead hazard, they are required to post department-drafted notices in the building's common areas informing occupants about the identified hazards. Those notices must convey that lead hazards have been found, that other areas may also be affected, that young children should receive blood lead screenings, and where to get more information or request additional inspections. The posted notices must remain in place until the department issues a Notice of Compliance confirming that the hazards have been adequately addressed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners covered by Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-105 who receive a lead hazard notice under Section 7-4-100(a) are generally expected to promptly post the department-provided notices in all common areas of the building. Compliant operators keep those notices visible and in place throughout the abatement process, removing them only after the department has confirmed satisfactory abatement and issued a formal Notice of Compliance. Maintaining documentation of when notices were posted and when compliance was achieved can support a clear record of adherence to this provision.
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. 7-4 § 7-4-105 gives building occupants the right to be informed through posted common-area notices whenever a lead hazard has been officially identified in their building. If such notices are absent after a lead hazard has been reported, or if the required information about screenings and inspection requests is missing, tenants may consider filing a complaint with the Chicago Department of Housing or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. The provision also directs residents to resources for requesting inspections of additional units, which can be a useful avenue for those concerned about potential hazards in their own homes.
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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