Hanover Park — Ch. 82 Rental Residential Housing Code § 82-15
Access for inspections
Operative Text
If any owner, property agent, occupant or other person in control of a rental residential property or a dwelling unit contained therein fails or refuses to consent to free access and entry to the property or dwelling unit under his control for any inspection pursuant to this chapter, the code official or his designee shall apply to the circuit court for an administrative search warrant or other appropriate court order authorizing such inspections.
Hanover Park Ch. 82 § 82-15 establishes a process for situations where an owner, property agent, occupant, or other person in control of a rental property or dwelling unit declines to allow a code official to enter for an inspection under Chapter 82. When access is denied, the code official is not permitted to force entry on their own authority; instead, the official must seek an administrative search warrant or other appropriate court order from the circuit court before proceeding. This provision balances the municipality's interest in enforcing housing standards with the legal protections that apply to property access.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hanover Park Ch. 82 § 82-15, compliant property owners and managers generally cooperate with scheduled or requested inspections by code officials, providing free and unobstructed access to the property and any dwelling units covered by Chapter 82. Operators who decline access should be aware that the code official is authorized to pursue a circuit court order or administrative search warrant to compel entry. Maintaining clear communication with the code office and keeping records of any inspection-related correspondence are practices commonly associated with smooth compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hanover Park Ch. 82 § 82-15 is relevant to tenants because it governs access to dwelling units — not just common areas — meaning an inspection under Chapter 82 can extend to the space a tenant occupies. If a tenant has questions about whether a requested inspection is authorized under this chapter, or about their own rights regarding entry, tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help explain what protections may apply. Tenants who believe an inspection was conducted improperly may have grounds to raise that concern with the Hanover Park code office or to consult with a housing attorney about 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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