Romeoville Title XV Ch. 153 Rental Property Inspections § 153.38
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This chapter shall not prevent the village or any other person from exercising any right, or from seeking any remedy, to which that person might otherwise be entitled, or from filing any complaint with any other agency or court of law or equity. (Prior Code, § 155.18) (Ord. 2340-95, passed 6-7-1995)
Section 153.38 of Romeoville's rental property inspection chapter establishes that the remedies and procedures set out in Chapter 153 are not the only options available to the village or to any individual. Any party retains the full range of legal rights and remedies they would otherwise have under other laws, and may file complaints with outside agencies or pursue claims in any court of law or equity. In other words, this chapter's enforcement mechanisms exist alongside, not instead of, other legal avenues.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 153.38, a property owner or manager should understand that compliance with Chapter 153's inspection requirements does not shield them from separate legal actions, agency complaints, or court proceedings that other parties may pursue under different laws. Operators who maintain compliant properties generally document their adherence to all applicable codes precisely because multiple overlapping enforcement channels may be active simultaneously. Being in good standing under Chapter 153 is one layer of compliance, not a comprehensive shield against all other regulatory or civil exposure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 153.38 makes clear that tenants are not limited to the remedies available under Romeoville's rental inspection chapter alone. A tenant who believes their rights have been violated may also file complaints with other agencies, pursue claims in civil or equity courts, or contact a tenant-rights organization to learn about additional avenues available under state or local law. This provision explicitly preserves those broader options alongside whatever processes Chapter 153 itself provides.
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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