Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-4 § 7-4-150
Remedies (Chicago Lead-Bearing Substances Ordinance)
Operative Text
(a) The corporation counsel may seek relief with respect to any violation of this chapter by filing an appropriate action in a court of competent jurisdiction or the department of administrative hearings seeking equitable relief or the penalties contained in Section 7-4-120 , or both. (b) Upon determining that any person has not complied with an order authorized pursuant to this chapter, the commissioner may cause such person to appear at a hearing before an administrative law officer of the buildings hearings division of the department of administrative hearings. Hearings shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of Article III (Buildings Hearings Division) of Chapter 2-14 of this Code. (Added Coun. J. 11-5-93, p. 40561; Amend Coun. J. 7-10-96, p. 24982; Amend Coun. J. 11-12-97, p. 56813; Amend Coun. J. 4-29-98, p. 66564; Amend Coun. J. 9-27-00, p. 41614, § 1)
Chicago Municipal Code § 7-4-150 establishes two enforcement pathways for violations of Chapter 7-4. The city's corporation counsel may pursue legal action in court or before the Department of Administrative Hearings, seeking equitable relief, monetary penalties as defined in § 7-4-120, or both. Separately, if a person fails to comply with an order issued under Chapter 7-4, the commissioner may refer that person to an administrative law officer within the Buildings Hearings Division of the Department of Administrative Hearings for a formal hearing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-4-150, property owners and managers who fail to comply with Chapter 7-4 requirements face enforcement through two distinct channels: civil court action initiated by the corporation counsel, or an administrative hearing before the Buildings Hearings Division. Operators who receive a compliance order generally act promptly to satisfy its terms, since non-compliance can trigger a separate administrative hearing process under Article III of Chapter 2-14. Maintaining thorough records of corrective actions taken in response to any order is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-4-150 gives the city meaningful tools to enforce Chapter 7-4 on residents' behalf, including the ability to seek court-ordered equitable relief and financial penalties referenced in § 7-4-120. If a landlord has failed to comply with an order issued under Chapter 7-4, the commissioner has authority to bring that landlord before an administrative law officer for a hearing. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the Chicago Department of Housing or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what complaint or reporting options may be available to them.
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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