Justice Ch. 8 Art. XII Annual Inspection for Residential Apartment Units (§§8-501–8-516) § 8-513
Violations, Notice Of Court Proceeding
Operative Text
(a) The following shall constitute violations of this chapter: (1) Failure of the owner or owners of the rental residential property to obtain a license for such property. (2) Failure of the owners of the rental property to maintain the structure and premises in compliance with applicable village regulations. (3) To remove or deface any notice which has been posted pursuant to this article. (b) Before filing a complaint in court with respect to a violation of this article, the code official shall deliver or mail a violation notice to the landlord, operating licensee or other party designated to receive notices and services for process on behalf of such landlord or licensee requesting compliance. (c) No person acting as managing agent or collector of rents of any property involved in any proceeding because of violations or alleged violations of the provisions of this article shall be liable therefor if such person shall, within five (5) days after receipt of notice of any alleged violation, have notified the owner or owners of the property or the employer of such person of the purported violation or violations of any provision or provisions of this article and shall have delivered to the village president a copy of such notice with proof of service thereof on the owner, owners or employer. (Ord. 98-10, § 1, 3-9-1998; Ord. 2016-20, § 1, 5-23-2016)
Justice Ch. 8 Art. XII § 8-513 identifies three categories of violations under the village's residential rental inspection program: failing to obtain the required rental license, failing to keep the property in compliance with village regulations, and removing or defacing posted notices. Before a complaint is filed in court, the code official must first send or deliver a written violation notice to the landlord or their designated representative requesting compliance. A managing agent or rent collector can avoid personal liability for a violation if they notify the property owner and deliver a copy of that notice to the village president within five days of receiving notice of the alleged violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-513, compliant rental property operators in Justice generally maintain a current rental license, keep the structure and premises in line with applicable village regulations, and leave any officially posted notices undisturbed. When a violation notice is received under this section, the clock starts on any five-day notification obligations that may apply to agents or collectors acting on the owner's behalf. Operators who designate a representative to receive notices and service of process should ensure that person is reachable and understands the notice-forwarding requirements outlined in § 8-513(c).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-513 of Justice Ch. 8 Art. XII establishes that tenants living in a rental property have the protection of a required pre-court notice process — the code official must attempt to secure compliance from the landlord before filing a court complaint. If a tenant believes their landlord is operating without a license or is failing to maintain the property in compliance with village regulations, they may contact the village's code enforcement office to report the concern. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Justice village ordinances can help residents understand how the violation and notice process under § 8-513 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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