Elk Grove Village CHAPTER 15: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS/CRIME FREE HOUSING § 3-15-7

A. The Code Official shall conduct inspections of rental dwellings as follows:


1. Multiple Rental Dwellings (i.e., Apartments): Inspections of multiple rental dwellings shall be performed annually with the units to be inspected chosen at random. The number of dwellings required to be inspected shall be determined using the current year’s inspection results and then applying the following:


a. Twenty-five percent (25%) of dwelling units must be inspected annually if the average number of violations per dwelling unit and its common areas equal three (3) or less violations;


b. Fifty percent (50%) of dwelling units must be inspected annually if the average number of violations per dwelling unit and its common areas equal four (4) to five (5) violations;


c. One hundred percent (100%) of dwelling units must be inspected annually if the average number of violations per dwelling unit and its common areas equal six (6) or more violations.


2. Single-Family Rental Dwellings (i.e., Attached, Detached and Condos): An inspection of a single-family rental dwelling shall be conducted annually.


3. Additional Inspections: Such additional inspections as directed by the Code Official as deemed necessary as a result of complaints or such other information which would indicate sufficient noncompliance so that additional inspections are deemed necessary and appropriate.


4. Inspection of Premises Surrounding Dwelling: The Code Official is hereby authorized to inspect the premises surrounding dwellings, dwelling units, dormitories, dormitory rooms and commercial properties subject to this Chapter for the purpose of determining whether there is compliance with its provisions.


5. Access: The owner, occupant, property manager or other person in charge of a multi-family dwelling unit, a single-family dwelling unit or such other dwelling units regulated and licensed herein, upon presentation of proper identification by the Code Official or their representative, shall give entry and free access to every part of the property being inspected, including the outside area surrounding the premises.


6. Suspension or Revocation: If any owner, occupant, property manager or other person in charge shall fail or refuse free entry or access to the licensed premises under their control, or any part thereof, with respect to which an inspection authorized by this Chapter is sought to be made, the Code Official may cause the license to be suspended or revoked as provided for in this Chapter.