Crest Hill, IL Code of Ordinances Ch. 15.09 Inspection of Rental Units § 15.09.030
Frequency of Inspections
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(A) All residential rental units shall be inspected annually.
(B) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the Building Inspector or their designee from inspecting the
premises of any unit.Section 15.09.030 of the Crest Hill Code of Ordinances establishes that every residential rental unit in the city must undergo an inspection on an annual basis. Beyond that scheduled cycle, the provision also preserves the Building Inspector's authority—or that of an authorized designee—to inspect any rental unit at any time, without being limited by the annual schedule. In other words, the annual inspection is a floor, not a ceiling, for how often a unit may be examined.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.09.030, compliant rental property operators in Crest Hill ensure that each of their residential units is made available for the required annual inspection. Because the provision also allows the Building Inspector or a designee to conduct additional inspections at any time, operators generally maintain their properties in continuous compliance with applicable housing standards rather than preparing only for a once-a-year review. Keeping accurate records of inspection dates and any corrective actions taken is a common practice among operators subject to this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.09.030 gives tenants in Crest Hill the assurance that their residential rental unit must be inspected at least once every year by the city. If a tenant believes their unit has not been inspected as required, or if habitability concerns arise between scheduled inspections, they may contact the Crest Hill Building Inspector's office to request a review, since the provision expressly preserves the inspector's authority to examine any unit at any time. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Crest Hill's rental inspection program can help residents understand how this annual inspection requirement interacts with other local housing protections.
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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