Olympia Fields — Ch. 6 Art. V Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing § 6-201
Inspection of dwellings
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(a) Inspection. Any dwelling that is leased or rented shall be subject to an annual inspection by a code official for the purpose of determining whether that dwelling is in compliance with all applicable property maintenance laws, ordinances, and regulations. (b) Rental of part of dwelling. If part of a dwelling is leased or rented by the owner or authorized agent of the owner to another person for consideration, then the entire dwelling shall be subject to the inspection requirement set forth in subsection (a). The dwelling shall not be subject to inspection if the portion of the dwelling is leased or rented to a person who is related by blood, marriage, or adoption. (c) Exemptions. The following structures shall not be subject to inspection under this article: (1) Any dwelling or structure containing five (5) or more independent dwelling units, which facility is subject to licensing and inspection by the state or federal government. (2) Any dwelling or structure exempted from inspection under subsection (1) shall be required to be in compliance with all applicable property maintenance laws, ordinances, and regulations. (d) Notice of inspection; consent to inspection. The code official shall provide notice of the inspection to the owner and at least one of the occupants of the dwelling. An inspection shall be conducted only if the owner and the occupant have given their consent to the inspection at a time agreed upon by the code official. Notice shall be given to the owner of record or the beneficial owner of the dwelling by either mailing notice to the address of the person or entity to whom real estate tax bills are mailed or by hand delivery to the owner. Notice shall be given to the occupant(s) by mailing the notice to the address of the dwelling to be inspected or by hand delivery of the notice to an occupant who is eighteen (18) years of age or older or by posting the notice on the front door of the dwelling. If the owner or the occupant (or both) refuse consent to the inspection, then the code official shall be authorized to obtain an administrative search warrant as provided in section 6-206 . (e) Scope of inspections. The code official, when inspecting the dwelling, shall limit the scope of the inspection to only those items that pertain to the property maintenance laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the dwelling being inspected.
Under Olympia Fields Ch. 6 Art. V § 6-201, any leased or rented dwelling must undergo an annual inspection by a code official to verify compliance with applicable property maintenance laws, ordinances, and regulations. If only part of a dwelling is rented out, the entire structure falls under this requirement — unless the rented portion is occupied by a relative of the owner through blood, marriage, or adoption. Dwellings with five or more independent units that are already subject to state or federal licensing and inspection are exempt, though they must still meet all applicable property maintenance standards. Inspections are limited in scope to property maintenance matters and require the consent of both the owner and at least one occupant, though a code official may seek an administrative search warrant if consent is refused.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6-201, compliant rental property operators in Olympia Fields generally ensure their properties are available for annual code inspections and respond promptly to notice provided by the code official. Operators who rent out only a portion of their dwelling should be aware that the entire structure becomes subject to inspection unless the occupant is a qualifying relative. Landlords who receive inspection notices — delivered by mail, hand delivery, or door posting — typically coordinate a mutually agreed-upon inspection time and maintain records showing their property meets all applicable property maintenance laws, ordinances, and regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 6-201 establishes that tenants in Olympia Fields rental dwellings have a right to receive notice before any annual inspection takes place, and an inspection may only proceed with the consent of at least one occupant. Tenants should be aware that the inspection is limited to property maintenance matters and is intended to verify that the dwelling meets applicable housing standards — which can be relevant if maintenance deficiencies exist. Tenants who have questions about their rights under this provision, or who believe an inspection was conducted improperly, may consider reaching out to the Olympia Fields code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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