Orland Park Title 5 Ch. 8 Rental Housing § 5-8-1-8-1
ENFORCEMENT
Operative Text
The Village of Orland Park Departments of Development Services and Police shall administer this Code. These Departments may delegate such duties and responsibilities in connection with the administration and enforcement of this Code to such persons as are appropriate for conformance through respective Department chain of command. The Development Services Director or the Chief of Police, may, when circumstances dictate, call upon the Police Department, County, State, Fire District or other authorities, agencies, codes or regulations in identifying and correcting conditions in rental housing which constitute violations of this Code or other duly enacted ordinances, regulations, or laws as applicable.
Section 5-8-1-8-1 of the Orland Park Rental Housing Code designates the Village's Department of Development Services and the Police Department as the primary bodies responsible for administering and enforcing the rental housing rules. Both departments are authorized to delegate enforcement duties within their own chains of command. When the situation calls for it, the Development Services Director or Chief of Police may also coordinate with county, state, fire district, or other outside authorities to identify and correct rental housing violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5-8-1-8-1, compliant rental property operators in Orland Park generally maintain their properties in a condition that satisfies both Development Services and Police Department standards, since either department may initiate enforcement action. Operators are also aware that inspections or violation notices may come through delegated staff rather than department heads directly. Because the provision allows coordination with county, state, and fire district agencies, a compliant operator keeps the property up to all applicable codes, not just local ordinances.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5-8-1-8-1 establishes that tenants in Orland Park rental housing can direct complaints or concerns about code violations to either the Department of Development Services or the Police Department, both of which hold enforcement authority. Because the provision allows the Village to involve county, state, or fire district agencies, tenants may find that multiple regulatory bodies have jurisdiction over a given condition. Tenants who believe a violation exists may consider contacting the Development Services Department, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney to understand which enforcement path fits their circumstances.
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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