Hillside — Ch. 18 Art. XV Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing § 18-633
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them: Applicable law(s): Includes, but is not limited to, the village's codes, ordinances and other county, state or federal laws or regulations, relating to the health or safety of the village's residents or the public. Code official: Building inspector, code enforcement officer, fire marshal or such other person designated by the village president, the village administrator or the assistant village administrator. Dwelling: A building or portion thereof (excluding hotels or motels, house trailers and recreational vehicles) containing as one of its uses one or more rooms for sleeping and habitation purposes and having its own kitchen and sanitation facilities, all arranged for occupancy by one or more persons. Owner: Shall mean any person owning a rental dwelling as showed on the last equalized roll for village taxes or his/her designee. Rental dwelling: means a dwelling occupied by or intended for occupancy by someone other than the owner.
Section 18-633 of Hillside's Chapter 18, Article XV establishes the foundational vocabulary for the village's Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing program. Key terms such as 'dwelling,' 'rental dwelling,' 'owner,' and 'code official' are given specific meanings that govern how the rest of the article is interpreted and applied. Notably, hotels, motels, house trailers, and recreational vehicles are excluded from the definition of 'dwelling,' and 'applicable law' is broadly defined to encompass local, county, state, and federal health and safety requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to Hillside's rental inspection program under Ch. 18 Art. XV should be familiar with how § 18-633 defines key terms, since these definitions shape the scope of the entire article. An 'owner' under this provision is identified by the last equalized tax roll, meaning the person of record for village taxes—or their designated representative—bears responsibility under the program. Operators of hotels, motels, or properties used solely for recreational vehicles should note that those property types fall outside the definition of 'dwelling' and may not be subject to the same inspection requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Hillside rental properties benefit from understanding that § 18-633 broadly defines the laws a 'code official' may reference during inspections to include local, county, state, and federal health and safety regulations. Because a 'rental dwelling' is defined as any dwelling occupied by someone other than the owner, most renters in standard residential units are covered by this article's protections. Tenants who believe their unit may not be meeting applicable health or safety standards can consult the village's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how these definitions apply to their 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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