LaSalle CHAPTER 152: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 152.02
INSPECTION RIGHTS AND PENALTIES: NO EFFECT ON LEASES
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(A) The remedies provided by this section are also in addition to remedies provided and available to the city and law enforcement agencies in reference to alleged violations of other ordinances and/or alleged violations of criminal laws of the State of Illinois and/or the United States of America. This chapter shall not be construed as to restrict the right of this city to inspect any property nor to seek penalties for violations of other provisions of other city ordinances, state and/or federal law and/or state and/or federal regulations. (B) In addition to the provisions regarding fees charged in regard to applications as provided within § 152.04 , there shall henceforth be the following additional fees and charges. (1) In regard to fees in connection with inspections required and/or allowed by this chapter, the following additional charges shall be applicable. (a) Initial inspection and/or initial change of tenancy inspection as provided for in this chapter: No fee. (b) First follow-up inspection in regard to initial required inspection and/or change of occupancy inspection in respect to compliance with the recommendations and requirements of the initial inspection/change of tenancy: No fee. (c) Second follow-up inspection in regard to compliance regarding the recommendations and requirements of the initial inspection and/or change of tenancy inspection: $25. (d) Third follow-up inspection in regard to compliance regarding the above referenced requirements and/or recommendations of the initial inspection and/or change of tenancy inspection: $50. (e) That there shall be an additional charge assessed and due from the owner in regard to any scheduled inspection missed by the owner: $50. (2) Additionally, it is provided that the above graduated fee for inspection schedule and related charges shall be reinitiated upon each change of tenancy/occupancy provided that the landlord has previously complied with any required remediation in accord with earlier inspections. (i.e., in the event that there should be a change of occupancy following an initial inspection concerning which there had been compliance with the requirements of this chapter as approved by the Building Inspector, then the new change of tenancy/occupancy shall have no fee charged for the initial inspection on said change of occupancy. (C) This chapter is not intended to and does not affect the rights and obligations of the parties to a lease, oral or written, or of a rental residential property. (Ord. 2206, passed 1-11-2010; Am. Ord. 2332, passed 3-13-2012; Am. Ord. 2518, passed 10-21-2014)
LaSalle CHAPTER 152, § 152.02 establishes a graduated fee schedule for follow-up inspections of residential rental properties, while making clear that the chapter's remedies run alongside — not instead of — other city, state, and federal enforcement tools. The first two inspections (initial and first follow-up) carry no charge, but a second follow-up costs $25, a third costs $50, and a missed scheduled inspection costs the owner $50. Importantly, the chapter explicitly states that it does not alter the rights or obligations of either party under any lease agreement, oral or written.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.02, compliant property owners in LaSalle generally ensure they attend every scheduled inspection and address any cited deficiencies promptly enough to avoid progressing to a second or third follow-up inspection, since those trigger fees of $25 and $50 respectively. Missing a scheduled inspection also results in a $50 charge assessed directly to the owner. When a tenancy changes and the owner has already achieved compliance under a prior inspection cycle, the graduated fee schedule resets, meaning the new change-of-tenancy inspection begins again at no charge.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 152.02 of LaSalle's residential rental property chapter makes clear that the city's inspection program does not diminish or alter any rights tenants hold under their lease — oral or written. Tenants should be aware that the inspection and fee structure runs parallel to other legal remedies available under city ordinances and state or federal law, meaning additional enforcement avenues may exist independently of this chapter. Tenants who believe their landlord is failing to comply with inspection requirements or other provisions of Chapter 152 may wish to contact the city's building or code enforcement office, or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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