Prospect Heights CHAPTER 7 PROPERTY RENTAL CODE § 3-7-2
INSPECTIONS
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All one-family and two-family dwelling units, which are rented or leased, or are intended to be rented or leased, all multi-family dwelling units which are rented or leased or are intended to be rented or leased, all short-term rental properties, and all boarding or lodging houses shall be inspected annually by a city inspector. Fees for such inspections or reinspections shall be paid by the property owner or landlord prior to the performance of said inspection or reinspection. The fees shall be levied as set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 0-04-28, 6-21-2004, eff. 7-1-2004; amd. Ord. O-23-04, 2-27-2023)
Under Prospect Heights CHAPTER 7 PROPERTY RENTAL CODE § 3-7-2, virtually every category of rental housing in the city — from single-family rentals and two-family homes to multi-family buildings, short-term rentals, and boarding or lodging houses — is subject to mandatory annual inspection by a city inspector. The cost of each inspection or reinspection is the financial responsibility of the property owner or landlord, and payment must be made before the inspection or reinspection takes place. The applicable fee amounts are determined by the broader framework established elsewhere in Chapter 7.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of any rental property covered by § 3-7-2 — including single-family rentals, two-family units, multi-family buildings, short-term rentals, and boarding or lodging houses — are generally expected to schedule and pay for annual city inspections before the inspector arrives. Compliant operators keep records of inspection payments and any reinspection fees as required under this chapter. Staying current with the annual inspection cycle helps avoid reinspection situations that carry their own separate fees under § 3-7-2.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-7-2 of the Prospect Heights Property Rental Code establishes that the rental unit you occupy should be inspected annually by a city inspector, with costs borne by the landlord — not the tenant. If a tenant has reason to believe an annual inspection has not occurred, raising the matter with the city's code enforcement or housing office is one general path available. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Prospect Heights municipal code can help explain what the inspection process typically covers and what options exist when inspections appear to have been skipped.
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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