Crest Hill, IL Code of Ordinances Ch. 15.09 Inspection of Rental Units § 15.09.050
Inspection Procedure
Operative Text
(A) The owner, agent, or person in charge of the rental premises must contact the city to schedule
an inspection. If, upon the completion of the inspection, the premises are found to be in compliance with
this code and the appropriate fee has been paid, the Building Inspector or their designee shall issue a
certificate of inspection for the premises. The certificate shall be valid for one year from the date of
issuance.
(B) If, upon completion of the inspection, the premises are found to be in violation of one or more
provisions of this code, the city shall provide written notice of such violations. The owner, agent, or person
in charge of the rental premises must contact the city for a reinspection when ready, after the reinspection
fee has been paid. Until the rental premises passes inspection, the city shall not issue the certificate and
may take any action necessary to enforce compliance with this code.
(C) A certificate of inspection issued pursuant to this chapter shall be transferable to succeeding
owners; provided that there is no change in tenant and that within five days of the transfer the transferor
shall provide written notice of the transfer to the Building Inspector or their designee.
(D) Upon the request of an existing or prospective tenant, or upon the request of the Mayor, Building
Inspector or their designate, or any police officer, the owner shall produce the certificate of inspection.
(E) No owner, agent or person in charge of the subject rental structure shall rent a unit or allow any
person to occupy the same as an occupant or lessee, unless such owner, agent or person in charge has
been issued an inspection certificate by the Building Department.Crest Hill, IL Code of Ordinances Ch. 15.09 § 15.09.050 establishes a mandatory inspection and certification process for rental units. Property owners must schedule and pass a city inspection before renting or allowing occupancy of a unit, and a passing inspection results in a certificate valid for one year. If violations are found, the city issues written notice and no certificate is issued until a reinspection confirms compliance. Certificates can transfer to new owners under specific conditions, and must be produced upon request by tenants, city officials, or police officers.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Crest Hill, IL Code of Ordinances Ch. 15.09 § 15.09.050, compliant rental property operators initiate the inspection process by contacting the city to schedule an inspection and paying the required fee before renting or allowing occupancy. If violations are cited, operators address them and arrange a reinspection — paying the reinspection fee — before the unit may be occupied. When ownership transfers, operators typically provide written notice to the Building Inspector within five days and retain the transferable certificate, keeping it available to present upon request from tenants, city officials, or law enforcement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.09.050 of the Crest Hill, IL Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to request that their landlord produce a valid certificate of inspection at any time. If a landlord cannot produce a current certificate, it may indicate the unit was rented without passing the required city inspection, which is a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their unit lacks a proper certificate may contact the Crest Hill Building Department to inquire about the unit's inspection status or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available 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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