Posen CHAPTER 17 RENTAL STRUCTURES AND UNITS § 6-17-6
NONLIABILITY OF VILLAGE
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The Village does not guarantee the condition of any property which is the subject matter of this Chapter, and the Village is not responsible for any claims arising out of the subject property or the condition thereof. The Village does not warrant that all deficiencies are listed in a certificate and does not warrant anything as to the condition of the property or the habitability thereof.
Section 6-17-6 of Posen's Chapter 17 establishes that the Village of Posen assumes no legal responsibility for the physical condition or habitability of rental properties covered by the chapter. The Village's inspection or certification process does not constitute a guarantee that a property is free of defects, and any certificate issued under this chapter should not be read as a warranty of habitability. Claims arising from a property's condition remain between the parties directly involved, not the Village.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6-17-6, property owners and managers should understand that a certificate issued by the Village of Posen does not relieve them of their own obligations regarding property condition and habitability. Compliant operators generally maintain properties to applicable standards independently of what any Village certificate may or may not list. Receiving a certificate under Chapter 17 does not shift liability for deficiencies away from the owner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6-17-6 makes clear that the Village of Posen does not stand behind the habitability of a rental unit simply because it has been inspected or certified under Chapter 17. Tenants should be aware that a Village certificate is not a warranty that the unit is defect-free, and any concerns about habitability or unsafe conditions may need to be pursued through other channels, such as state housing agencies, local code enforcement, or tenant-rights organizations. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help identify what remedies may be available outside of the Village's certification process.
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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