Spring Valley CHAPTER 11 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 3-11-3
INSPECTION RIGHTS AND PENALTIES
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(A) The remedies provided by this chapter are also in addition to remedies provided and available to the City of Spring Valley and law enforcement agencies in reference to alleged violations of other ordinances and/or alleged violations of criminal laws of the State of Illinois and/or the United States of America. This chapter shall not be construed as to restrict the right of this City to inspect any property nor to seek penalties for violations of other provisions of the other City ordinances, State and/or Federal law and/or State and/or Federal regulations. (B) In addition to the provisions regarding fees charged in regard to applications as provided within section 3-11-5 of this chapter, there shall henceforth be the following additional fees and charges. 1. In regard to fees in connection with inspections required and/or allowed by this chapter, the following additional charges shall be applicable: (a) Initial inspection as provided for in this chapter: fifty dollars ($50.00); plus an additional twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per unit for dwelling containing more than two (2) units. (b) First follow-up inspection in respect to compliance with the recommendations and requirements of the initial inspection: one hundred dollars ($100.00). (c) Subsequent follow-up inspections in regard to compliance regarding the recommendations and requirements of the initial inspection: two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). (d) Additional charge assessed and due from the owner in regard to any scheduled inspection missed by the owner: fifty dollars ($50.00). Additionally, it is provided that the above graduated fee for inspection schedule and related charges shall be reinitiated upon each change of tenancy/occupancy. (C) This chapter is not intended to and does not affect the rights and obligations of the parties to a lease, oral or written, for rental residential property. (D) The City, City Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Official, or their designee, shall notify the Landlord of the property thirty (30) days in advance of a scheduled inspection, unless conditions warrant an immediate inspection given obvious or suspected violations of any section of the city code. The Landlord shall have seven (7) days to respond to the requested inspection date, and shall be granted no more than a ten (10) day extension. (Ord. 1643, 10-10-2016; amd. Ord. 1842, 6-6-2022)
Spring Valley CHAPTER 11 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 3-11-3 establishes a tiered fee schedule for inspections of residential rental properties, alongside rules governing how and when those inspections are scheduled. An initial inspection carries a base fee of $50, with an extra $25 per unit for buildings with more than two units, and fees escalate to $100 for a first follow-up and $250 for subsequent follow-ups; a missed scheduled inspection adds another $50 charge. The provision also clarifies that this chapter's remedies run alongside — not instead of — other city, state, and federal enforcement tools, and that the chapter does not alter the rights or obligations created by a lease agreement.
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Under § 3-11-3, compliant property owners in Spring Valley generally keep track of the graduated inspection fee schedule — $50 for an initial inspection, $100 for a first follow-up, and $250 for any subsequent follow-up — and budget accordingly, including the additional $25-per-unit charge for multi-unit buildings. Operators typically respond to the City's inspection notice within the seven-day window provided and arrange to be present for all scheduled inspections, since a missed appointment triggers an additional $50 charge. It is also worth noting that the fee schedule resets with each change of tenancy, and that the City must provide 30 days' advance notice of a scheduled inspection unless an immediate inspection is warranted by apparent or suspected code violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-11-3 of Spring Valley's residential rental property chapter establishes an inspection framework designed to help ensure rental units meet city code standards, and tenants may find it relevant to know that this chapter's remedies exist alongside — not in place of — other city, state, and federal protections. The provision explicitly states that it does not affect the rights and obligations created by a lease, meaning tenants retain whatever rights their rental agreement provides. Tenants who believe their unit has not been properly inspected or that code violations exist may consider contacting the Spring Valley City Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Official, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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