Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-56-010
Notification of violations; corrections; appeals and reinspections (Harvey Residential Landlord and Tenant Rights Regulations)
Operative Text
Whenever any violations or warning conditions are found during any inspection, the owner or property agent shall be notified of the findings and the right to appeal such findings. Upon expiration of the time limit set by the code official for repairs, and if the property is not in full compliance, the owner may be subject to both the payment of enforcement fees, as laid out in Chapter 3-01 , Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements, and revocation or denial of a license, as set forth in Chapter 17-52 . ( Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 2004 ; Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024 )
Under Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-56-010, when an inspection uncovers violations or warning conditions, the property owner or agent must be formally notified of the findings and informed of their right to appeal. If the owner does not bring the property into full compliance by the deadline set by the code official, the municipality may impose enforcement fees and may revoke or deny the property's operating license. The fee schedule is governed by Chapter 3-01, and licensing consequences are addressed in Chapter 17-52.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17-56-010, compliant operators in Harvey generally maintain properties so that any violations identified during inspections are corrected within the timeframe established by the code official. Operators who receive a notice of violation should be aware that failure to achieve full compliance by the stated deadline can trigger enforcement fees under Chapter 3-01 and jeopardize their license status under Chapter 17-52. Keeping records of completed repairs and any appeal filings is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating timely compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-56-010 establishes that property owners in Harvey face enforcement fees and potential loss of their rental license if they fail to correct inspection violations by the code official's deadline. Tenants who believe their unit has unresolved violations may contact the Harvey code enforcement office to inquire about inspection records or to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how outstanding code violations and licensing issues under Chapter 17-52 may relate to their housing 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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