Summit — Ch. 7-17 Rental Occupancy License Program § 7-17-3
Inspections/Fees
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Inspections: Prior to the time that the department is scheduled to conduct an inspection, the department shall deliver to the owner and occupants of the structure written notice that includes the following: The date and time of the inspection. A statement that the owner or tenant has the right to withhold his or her consent to the inspection and require the Village to attempt to obtain a warrant to conduct the inspection. If the owner or occupant does not consent to the attempted inspection, the Department or his or her designee shall seek in the Circuit Court of Cook County a warrant in accordance with the appropriate laws of the State of Illinois to allow an inspection. The application for the warrant shall specify the basis upon which the warrant is being sought and shall include a statement that the inspection will be limited to a determination whether there are violations of the Village Building and Zoning Ordinances or any applicable Housing, Fire or Property Maintenance Codes or regulations. The court may consider any of the following factors along with such other matters as it deems pertinent in its decision as to whether a warrant shall issue: Eyewitness account of violation; Citizen complaints; Tenant complaints; Plain view violations; Violations apparent from Village records; Property deterioration; Age of property; Nature of alleged violation; Similar properties in the area; Documented violations on similar properties in the area; Passage of time since last inspection; Previous violations on the property. Required Inspection Fees: No fee for the first inspection other than initial license fee as provided in section 7-17-7 . First reinspection: One hundred dollars ($100.00). Second reinspection: Two hundred dollars ($200.00). Third and subsequent reinspection's: Three hundred dollars ($300.00). (Ord. 20-O-03, 1-6-2020) HISTORY Amended by Ord. 24-O-04 inspections on 2/20/2024
Summit Village Code § 7-17-3 governs how the Village's department conducts rental property inspections under the Rental Occupancy License Program. Before any scheduled inspection, the Village must provide written notice to both the owner and occupants stating the date, time, and their right to withhold consent — which would require the Village to seek a warrant from the Circuit Court of Cook County. If a warrant is pursued, the court may weigh a range of factors, including tenant complaints, property deterioration, and prior violations. The section also establishes a fee schedule for reinspections: no fee for the initial inspection, $100 for the first reinspection, $200 for the second, and $300 for the third and any subsequent reinspections.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-17-3 of Summit's Rental Occupancy License Program, compliant property owners generally expect and prepare for written advance notice before any scheduled inspection. Operators who address code issues promptly after an initial inspection avoid the escalating reinspection fees — $100, $200, and $300 for successive reinspections — that apply when violations require follow-up visits. Keeping records of repairs and maintaining properties in accordance with Village Building, Zoning, Housing, Fire, and Property Maintenance codes helps demonstrate ongoing compliance if the department reviews the property's history.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 7-17-3 of Summit's Rental Occupancy License Program gives occupants the explicit right to receive written notice before any scheduled inspection, including the date, time, and a statement of their right to withhold consent to the inspection. If consent is withheld, the Village must seek a warrant from the Circuit Court of Cook County, and tenant complaints are among the factors a court may consider when deciding whether to issue one. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision have not been respected may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult with an attorney familiar with Illinois housing law for general information about 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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