Olympia Fields — Ch. 6 Art. V Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing § 6-208
No warranty of habitability
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The issuance of a certificate of compliance shall not be construed as a warranty of habitability of the dwelling unit or any guarantee to the certificate holder or any occupant of the rental dwelling that the rental dwelling is free from all violations of all applicable property maintenance laws, ordinances, or regulations. Nothing in this article shall be construed as creating a duty or obligation of the village or its code official or agents and employees to any individual certificate holder or occupant of or visitor to a rental dwelling.
Under Olympia Fields Ch. 6 Art. V § 6-208, a certificate of compliance issued after a systematic rental housing inspection is a limited administrative document — it does not serve as a guarantee that the unit meets all habitability standards or is free of every code violation. The certificate also does not create any legal duty or obligation on the part of the Village, its code official, or their agents toward any individual certificate holder, occupant, or visitor. In short, the inspection and certification process is a regulatory tool, not a warranty or promise of perfect conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Olympia Fields Ch. 6 Art. V § 6-208 should understand that obtaining a certificate of compliance does not relieve them of their independent obligations under applicable property maintenance laws, ordinances, or regulations. A compliant operator continues to monitor and address habitability and code issues even after a certificate has been issued, recognizing that the certificate is not a clean bill of health for every possible condition. Maintaining ongoing records of inspections, repairs, and communications with tenants reflects the kind of diligence that responsible operators generally practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 6-208 of Olympia Fields Ch. 6 Art. V, tenants should be aware that a certificate of compliance posted or referenced for their rental unit does not mean the unit has been certified as fully habitable or free of all code violations. Tenants who believe their unit has habitability or maintenance issues may have avenues beyond the village inspection program, such as raising conditions as a defense in certain legal proceedings or contacting a tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Because the provision explicitly states that the Village assumes no duty to individual occupants under this article, tenants may wish to explore what other local, county, or state remedies apply to their situation.
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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