Schiller Park CHAPTER 98: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS § 98.07
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Every multiple family building and single-family rental dwelling shall be owned, operated, and maintained in full compliance with all applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations of the Village. (A) The first operating license applied for with respect to any multiple family building or single-family rental dwelling under this subchapter shall not be issued to any owner for any multiple family building or single-family rental dwelling, in the event that, at the time of application: (1) An existing inspection report identifies any code violation which has not been corrected, and the time for correction of said violation as noted in such inspection report has expired; or (2) Litigation is pending with respect to code violations at such multiple family building or single-family rental dwelling. (B) The Village shall conduct an inspection program with procedures designed to accomplish an annual inspection of every multiple family building including all interior and exterior common areas of each condominium building, whether or not completely owner-occupied, and every single-family rental dwelling during the license year to determine the condition of each multiple family building and single-family rental dwelling located within the Village for the purpose of safeguarding the health and safety of all occupants thereof and of the general public, and to determine whether such multiple family building or single-family rental dwelling is in full compliance with all applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations of the Village. The Village may make such additional inspections whenever the Building Official deems such inspections to be necessary, provided, however, that all inspections must be made at reasonable times. (1) The owner, occupant, or other person in charge of every multiple family building, multiple family dwelling unit, or single-family rental dwelling shall give the Building Official free access to such multiple family dwelling unit, single-family rental dwelling, or multiple family building at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection. (2) In the event any such owner, occupant, or other person in charge fails or refuses to permit free access and entry to such multiple family building, multiple family dwelling unit, or single-family rental dwelling under his control or, any part thereof, with respect to which an inspection authorized by this subchapter is sought to be made, the Building Official may petition for such order from a court of competent jurisdiction directing such owner, occupant, or other person in charge to permit this inspection. (Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 95-1909, passed 1-28-95; Am. Ord. 99-2148, passed 1-12-99; Am. Ord. 08-2678, passed 5-27-08; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18)
Schiller Park § 98.07 requires that all multiple-family buildings and single-family rental dwellings be kept in full compliance with Village ordinances, codes, and regulations. The Village is obligated to conduct annual inspections of these properties, covering interior and exterior common areas, to verify health, safety, and code compliance. A first operating license cannot be issued if uncorrected code violations exist or if litigation over code violations is pending at the time of application.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Schiller Park § 98.07, compliant rental property operators generally ensure their buildings and units meet all applicable Village codes before applying for an operating license, and they resolve any outstanding violations before license deadlines. Operators typically grant the Building Official free access to all areas of the property at reasonable times for scheduled or additional inspections. Blocking or refusing access can result in the Building Official seeking a court order to compel entry, so maintaining open communication with Village inspectors is a hallmark of compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Schiller Park § 98.07 establishes that the Village conducts annual inspections of rental properties to safeguard occupant health and safety, which means tenants benefit from a structured oversight process independent of any individual complaint. If a tenant believes their building or unit has unaddressed code violations, the existence of this inspection program provides a formal channel through which the Village's Building Official can identify and require correction of those issues. Tenants may also consult local tenant-rights organizations to understand how inspection findings under § 98.07 can relate to their rights as occupants.
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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