Norridge — Ch. 22 Art. XII Rental Property Licensing Code § 22-618
Civil action to enforce compliance
Operative Text
Whenever the building official (building commissioner) has reasonable cause to believe that any owner/agent is engaged in a pattern or practice of violating this article or the license has been suspended, the village, in addition to all other remedies provided in this article, may bring a civil action by filing a complaint, setting forth the facts pertaining to each cause, and shall have a right to one or more of the following: A permanent or temporary injunction, a restraining order, the appointment of a receiver, damages or fine in an amount set forth in chapter 38 , section 22-618 of the Village Code. Each day a violation exists or continues shall be a separate and distinct offense. Such relief may be obtained against the owner responsible and shall be as is necessary to ensure compliance with this article and the full enjoyment of the rights established in this article. Before filing a complaint in court with respect to a violation of this article, the building official (building commissioner) shall notify the offending owner or other party designated to receive notices and services of process on behalf of such owner requesting compliance.
Under Norridge Ch. 22 Art. XII § 22-618, when the building official (building commissioner) has reasonable cause to believe an owner or agent is engaged in a pattern or practice of violating the Rental Property Licensing Code, or when a license has been suspended, the village is authorized to pursue civil action in court. Available remedies include permanent or temporary injunctions, restraining orders, receiver appointments, and monetary damages or fines as set by Village Code Chapter 38 § 22-618. Importantly, each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, and the building official must notify the owner before filing a court complaint.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Norridge's Rental Property Licensing Code should be aware that § 22-618 empowers the village to seek civil remedies—including injunctions, restraining orders, and fines—when a pattern of violations is identified or a license is suspended. Compliant operators typically maintain current licensing, respond promptly to any notices from the building commissioner, and correct identified deficiencies before they accumulate into day-by-day separate offenses. Because the building official is required to provide notice before filing a court complaint, owners who receive such a notice generally treat it as a formal opportunity to come into compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Norridge rental properties may find § 22-618 relevant when an owner has a history of code violations or a suspended license, as this provision gives the village authority to pursue civil action—including injunctions and fines—to enforce the Rental Property Licensing Code on residents' behalf. The provision explicitly states that relief may be obtained to ensure the "full enjoyment of the rights established in this article," which can support tenants in raising unresolved violations as part of broader enforcement conversations. Tenants who believe their landlord is engaged in a pattern of violations may consider contacting the Norridge building commissioner's office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available enforcement paths.
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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