Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM § 3-11-9
INSPECTIONS
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Both the interior and exterior of properties registered under the Rental Registration and Inspection Program shall be periodically inspected by the City as set forth herein. A. The Council designee shall establish a schedule of periodic inspections of registered rental properties and non-owner occupied properties within the City to ensure compliance with this chapter as well as the Property Maintenance Code, Building Codes established by the City and the permitted use and residential occupancy provisions adopted by the City. B. The inspection schedule shall be determined by the following factors: 1. By systematic wards throughout the City. 2. By tenant or neighbor complaints about a particular structure or area of rental properties or non-owner occupied properties, and/or as indicated by police or fire calls or exterior nuisance complaints about a structure or area. 3. By the inspection class assigned to a particular building, pursuant to section 3-11-11 of this chapter. 4. By the overall condition of the neighborhood in which the property is located. 5. By the frequency of prior inspections and date of most recent inspection of the property. 6. By such other factor as the City deems appropriate. (Ord. 889, 6-24-2019)
Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 § 3-11-9 establishes that all rental and non-owner-occupied properties registered under the city's Rental Registration and Inspection Program are subject to periodic inspections of both their interior and exterior. The city's Council designee sets the inspection schedule based on multiple factors, including ward-by-ward rotation, complaint history, police or fire call records, the property's assigned inspection class, neighborhood condition, and prior inspection frequency. The goal of these inspections is to verify compliance with the city's Property Maintenance Code, Building Codes, and occupancy regulations.
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Under Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 § 3-11-9, operators of registered rental properties can generally expect both interior and exterior inspections on a schedule shaped by factors such as ward rotation, complaint history, and the inspection class assigned to their building under § 3-11-11. Compliant operators typically maintain their properties in continuous conformance with the Property Maintenance Code and Building Codes so that inspections—whether routine or complaint-triggered—do not reveal violations. Keeping records of prior inspections and promptly addressing any noted deficiencies is a common practice among operators who participate in the program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 § 3-11-9 gives tenants an indirect avenue for prompting an inspection: complaints from tenants or neighbors about a particular structure are one of the listed factors that can influence when and how often a property is inspected. If a tenant believes their rental unit has maintenance or code issues, filing a complaint with the city may factor into the scheduling of an inspection under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Marquette Heights or Illinois housing law can help residents understand what options are available when conditions at a registered rental property may not meet the city's Property Maintenance Code or Building Codes.
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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