Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-10
Inspections (Tilton Rental Properties Ordinance)
Operative Text
A. If a rental dwelling is occupied, the Code Official shall contact the occupant to schedule the inspection of said dwelling and shall notify the owner of the date and time of such inspection. On the agreed date and time, the occupant shall provide access to the Code Official for the inspection. If the occupant fails to provide access, the Code Official shall obtain an administrative search warrant to conduct the inspection. B. If a rental dwelling is unoccupied, the Code Official shall contact the owner of said dwelling to schedule the inspection. On the agreed date and time, the owner shall provide access to the Code Official for the inspection. If the owner fails to provide access, the Code Official shall obtain an administrative search warrant to conduct the inspection. C. The scope of an inspection performed pursuant to this article shall be limited to the minimum housing standards set forth in the Property Maintenance Code, as adopted by the Village. The Property Maintenance Code, as adopted by the Village, shall act as a guideline for the Code Official in determining whether code violations exist. D. In the case of a multifamily rental dwelling, the Code Official shall determine which units to inspect. E. Upon completion of an inspection performed pursuant to this article, the Code Official shall prepare a written inspection report. Said report shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following information: (1) Address of the rental dwelling inspected; (2) Name of the owner of such dwelling; (3) Date of the inspection; (4) List of all code violations; (5) Name of the person responsible for removing the code violations; and (6) A deadline for removing each of the code violations.
Section 226-10 of Tilton's Municipal Code establishes the process by which the Code Official conducts inspections of rental dwellings. For occupied units, the inspection is scheduled with the occupant, who must provide access; for unoccupied units, the owner arranges access. If access is refused in either case, the Code Official is authorized to obtain an administrative search warrant. After each inspection, the Code Official must produce a written report listing any code violations, the responsible party, and a deadline for correcting each violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tilton Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-10, compliant rental property owners generally respond promptly to scheduling requests from the Code Official and ensure access is provided on the agreed date and time—whether the unit is occupied or vacant. For multifamily properties, the Code Official determines which units will be inspected. After an inspection, owners typically review the written report carefully, noting each cited violation and its assigned remediation deadline, and take steps to address violations within the timeframes specified.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 226-10 of Tilton's Municipal Code gives occupants a role in the inspection process: the Code Official is required to contact you to schedule an inspection and must notify the owner of the date and time. Providing access on the agreed date is part of the process; if access is not provided, the Code Official may seek an administrative search warrant. After the inspection, a written report is prepared that identifies any violations and sets deadlines for their correction—tenants may wish to request a copy of this report or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how identified violations may affect their housing situation.
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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