Fairview Heights, IL Code of Ordinances Art. XI Residential Rental License §§ 8-11-1 – 8-11-11 § 8-11-9
Suspension or Revocation of Residential Rental License
Operative Text
(A) The Chief of Police may take or require corrective action up to and including
suspension or revocation of any license issued hereunder if he or she determines from the report of any
City officer or City employee, or based on any other reliable available information, that the licensee has
violated this Article or permitted a nuisance as set forth in Section 8-11-8 of this Article to occur.
Suspension or revocation shall be limited to the specific rental units involved in violations of this Article,
unless it is reasonably determined by the City that the revocation of the license for other or all units is
required to protect the public safety or to prevent continued violations. In the event that the Chief of
Police determines that any such license issued hereunder may be suspended or revoked, the Chief of
Police shall cause to be issued written notice to the Owner, informing the Owner of the specific charges
for the suspension or revocation. The Owner shall have three (3) days’ notice to appear at a
revocation hearing and defend the specific charges.
(B) The Chief of Police or their designee shall then issue a written finding
determining if the license issued hereunder shall be revoked or suspended.
(C) Any suspension or revocation of a license may be appealed directly to the
Hearing Officer of the City. The designated City Attorney shall act as hearing officer. Such appeals shall
be filed within fifteen (15) days of the decision of the Chief of Police. Such suspension or revocation
may be stayed by the Chief of Police pending the decision of the Hearing Officer unless the Chief
confirms specifically in writing that public safety may be threatened by such stay.
(D) Any Owner whose Residential Rental License has been suspended may not
collect rent for the Rental Housing or units for which the suspension or revocation has been issued for
the period of time that such suspension or revocation is in effect under any lease, lease term, or other
rental agreement entered into after the effective date of this Article.
(E) In addition to any penalties or remedies set forth in this Article, the City may
deny any occupancy permit or other site permit for Rental Housing for which the Owner is in violation of
this Article.Under Fairview Heights, IL Code of Ordinances § 8-11-9, the Chief of Police has authority to suspend or revoke a residential rental license when a licensee is found to have violated the Article or allowed a nuisance as defined in § 8-11-8. Suspension or revocation is generally limited to the specific units involved, though it can extend to all units if public safety requires it. An owner facing suspension or revocation receives written notice, has three days to appear at a hearing, and may appeal the decision to the City's Hearing Officer within fifteen days of the Chief of Police's ruling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators holding a residential rental license in Fairview Heights should be aware that under § 8-11-9, the Chief of Police can initiate suspension or revocation proceedings based on reports from city officers, employees, or other reliable information. A compliant operator generally keeps all rental units free of conditions that could constitute nuisances under § 8-11-8, responds promptly to any written notice of charges, and participates in the revocation hearing within the three-day notice window. Operators should also be aware that a suspended license prohibits collecting rent on affected units for the duration of the suspension, and that the City may additionally deny occupancy or site permits for properties found in violation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Fairview Heights rental properties may find § 8-11-9 relevant if their landlord's residential rental license is suspended or revoked, because the provision prohibits the owner from collecting rent on the affected units during the period the suspension or revocation is in effect. If a tenant believes their unit involves conditions that could constitute a nuisance or a violation of the Article, they may report concerns to the City, as the Chief of Police can act on information from any reliable source. Tenants facing related issues may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand how a license suspension or revocation under § 8-11-9 might affect their specific rental situation.
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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