McCook — Ch. 18 Art. XIV Rental Housing § 18-418
Appeals of decision to suspend or revoke
Operative Text
(a) The building commissioner's decision to suspend or revoke a landlord license may be appealed to the mayor. (b) The landlord shall perfect the appeal by filing a notice of appeal with the village clerk no later than 14 days after the date of the building commissioner's decision. The notice of appeal shall identify any factual or legal errors with the building commissioner's decision, a short argument in favor of reversal, and a copy of the building commissioner's decision. Any error or argument not raised in the notice of appeal shall be deemed waived on appeal. (c) The timely filing of a notice of appeal shall stay the building commissioner's decision through the date on which the appeal is decided. (d) Within 48 hours of the filing of the notice of appeal, the mayor shall send written notice of the appeal to the building commissioner and the licensee. The notice shall include a copy of the notice of appeal as well notification as to the date, time and location for the hearing on the appeal. Notice shall be provided by Certified U.S. Mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service, to the home addresses listed for the landlord. (e) The hearing shall take place no sooner than 25 days nor more than 45 days after the notice of appeal is filed by the landlord. No continuance will be granted except for the most extenuating circumstances. (f) The mayor shall decide the appeal based upon the record generated before the building commissioner. The record shall consist of all evidence submitted at the hearing before the building commissioner and a copy of the transcript of the proceedings assuming the appellant files a copy with the village clerk no later than seven days after the notice of appeal is filed. The standard of review shall be governed by the standards employed under the Administrative Review Law. (g) The village attorney shall sit as counsel for the mayor on appeal. (h) No later than 30 days after the hearing, the mayor shall issue his written decision either affirming or reversing the building commissioner's decision. The written decision shall be mailed to all interested parties by Certified U.S. Mail, return receipt requested. The mayor's decision on appeal shall be final and shall take effect immediately.
McCook's Ch. 18 Art. XIV § 18-418 establishes a formal appeal process for landlords whose rental housing licenses have been suspended or revoked by the building commissioner. The appeal goes to the mayor, who holds a hearing and issues a binding written decision within 30 days. Filing a timely notice of appeal automatically pauses the building commissioner's suspension or revocation order until the appeal is resolved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-418, a landlord seeking to challenge a license suspension or revocation must file a notice of appeal with the village clerk within 14 days of the building commissioner's decision, and that notice must identify specific factual or legal errors, include a brief argument for reversal, and attach a copy of the decision — any issue not raised is waived. Compliant operators also ensure that a transcript of the original proceedings is filed with the village clerk within seven days of the notice of appeal if they want it included in the appellate record. The hearing before the mayor is scheduled between 25 and 45 days after the notice is filed, and the mayor's final written decision is mailed by Certified U.S. Mail to all interested parties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-418 governs the appeal rights of landlords, but tenants should be aware that a suspended or revoked landlord license may be temporarily reinstated during the appeal period, since a timely-filed notice of appeal stays the building commissioner's decision. Tenants who have concerns about how a license suspension or revocation affects their housing situation may wish to monitor the outcome of any appeal, as the mayor's decision under § 18-418 is final and takes effect immediately. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with McCook's rental housing regulations can help explain how this appeals process may affect tenant protections.
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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