Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-11
Remedial action (Tilton Rental Properties Ordinance)
Operative Text
A. Within five business days of the inspection, the Code Official shall provide a copy of the inspection report to the person responsible for removing or abating the code violations. If the responsible party is not the owner, a copy shall also be provided to the owner. B. If the person responsible for removing the code violations is unable to remove them within the time specified in the inspection report, he or she must contact the Code Official to request an extension of time to remove the violations. The Code Official may grant an extension of time, for good cause shown. The extension period shall be as determined by the Code Official and shall take into consideration the nature of the violation(s). No extension period shall be longer than six months.
Under Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-11, after a property inspection the Code Official must deliver a copy of the inspection report to whoever is responsible for correcting the cited violations within five business days. If the responsible party is someone other than the owner, the owner also receives a copy. When the responsible party cannot meet the deadline set in the report, they may request more time from the Code Official, who can grant an extension of up to six months based on the nature of the violations and other good-cause factors.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 226-11 of Tilton's municipal code places the inspection report in the hands of the responsible party—and the owner, when those are different people—within five business days of the inspection. Compliant operators track the correction deadlines stated in the report and, if circumstances prevent timely compliance, proactively contact the Code Official before the deadline passes to request a documented extension. Extensions are discretionary, capped at six months, and evaluated against the specific nature of each violation, so maintaining clear records of remediation efforts supports any good-cause showing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-11, tenants can be aware that after an inspection the Code Official is required to send the inspection report to the party responsible for fixing violations within five business days, and the property owner must also receive a copy when they are not the responsible party. This process creates a documented record of identified violations and the deadlines for correcting them. Tenants who believe violations are not being addressed within the required timeframes may contact the Tilton Code Official's office to inquire about the status of a report or reach 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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