Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-270
License revocation
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The office of the village clerk may revoke or refuse to renew the license of a group home on the following grounds: (1) Failure to maintain standards as provided by this Code; (2) Violation of any of the provisions of the license issued; (3) Obtaining a license by fraudulent means, material misrepresentation, or by submitting false information; (4) Furnishing or make any misleading or any false statement or report to the village; (5) Failure to maintain any applicable state or federal license; (6) Refusal to submit any reports or refusal to make available any records required by the village in making investigation of the group home for licensing purposes; (7) Failure or refusal to admit authorized representatives of the village at any reasonable time for the purpose of inspection or investigation; (8) Failure to provide, maintain, equip and keep in safe and sanitary condition the premises established or used for group home care as required under standards prescribed by the village, or as otherwise required by any law, regulation or ordinance applicable to the location of such group home; (9) Failure or refusal of the licensee to display their license or permit; (10) Determination by an appropriate village official that the group home is unsafe for human habitation; or (11) Violation of any part of this article or other applicable village ordinances or state statutes.
Under Lynwood Ch. 54 § 54-270, the village clerk's office holds authority to revoke or decline to renew a group home's operating license for a range of specified reasons. These grounds include failures to meet village standards, violations of license conditions, fraudulent conduct in obtaining or maintaining a license, refusal to cooperate with inspections or reporting requirements, and determinations that the premises are unsafe for habitation. The provision establishes a broad framework ensuring that group homes remain accountable to local, state, and federal requirements throughout the life of their license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of group homes in Lynwood should be aware that Ch. 54 § 54-270 outlines eleven distinct grounds on which the village clerk may revoke or refuse to renew an operating license. Compliant operators generally keep their license visibly displayed, maintain the premises in safe and sanitary condition, cooperate fully with village inspections and records requests, and ensure that all applicable state and federal licenses remain current. Staying current with village reporting obligations and avoiding any misrepresentation in licensing communications are also central to maintaining good standing under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of group homes in Lynwood may find Ch. 54 § 54-270 relevant if they have concerns about whether their home is being operated in compliance with village standards. This provision identifies conditions—such as unsafe or unsanitary premises, failure to maintain required licenses, or refusal to allow village inspections—that can trigger license revocation by the village clerk's office. Individuals with concerns about a group home's compliance may consider contacting the village clerk's office directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney to understand 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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