University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1464-03
Inspections; issuance of certificates after inspection; filing of copies
Operative Text
(a) Annual Inspections. The Commissioner of Code Enforcement and/or his or her designee shall cause to be inspected annually all rental or leased dwelling units and dwelling structures in the Village. The owner of a dwelling unit and/or dwelling structure requiring a certificate of occupancy shall submit an application for each such dwelling unit and/or dwelling structure thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the certificate then in effect. The owner or agent of such property shall complete and submit to the Commissioner of Code Enforcement and/or his or her designee the necessary application and ensure access by the Village to such property for the purpose of conducting an annual inspection. (b) Re-Occupancy Inspections. The owner or agent of the rental property shall request and obtain a certificate of occupancy prior to the occupancy of such property by a renter or lessee other than the renter or lessee occupying such property at the time of the last inspection. The owner or agent of such property shall complete and submit to the Commissioner of Code Enforcement and/or his or her designee the necessary applications and ensure access by the Village to such property for the purpose of conducting an occupancy inspection. Sufficient time shall be given to the Village to ensure that such property is inspected a minimum of three (3) days prior to the new occupancy. (1) The application shall be accompanied by the requisite re-inspection fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00); provided, however, that the Director of Code Enforcement, or his or her designee, may waive the re-inspection fee for those property owners who have achieved a demonstrated record of bringing their property into compliance with all requirements of the Building and Housing code in a diligent and timely manner. A reinspection fee waiver may be granted upon submission of a "Re-inspection Fee Waiver Request" to the Director of Code Enforcement on a form provided by the Village, along with the application for re-inspection. For purposes of this section "re-inspection" shall mean any inspection required between the regularly scheduled annual inspection for a rental unit. (c) Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy; Violations. Following the inspection of the rental unit, a certificate of occupancy shall be issued for each such property wherein no violation is found. If a violation if found, abatement of the violation shall be in accordance with Section 1464-05 . (d) Filing of Certificates of Occupancy. A current certificate of occupancy shall be kept on file in the office of the owner, resident manager, resident agent or rental agent of such unit at all times.
University Park § 1464-03 establishes a two-track inspection system for rental properties: an annual inspection that all rental dwelling units must undergo, and a re-occupancy inspection required whenever a new tenant moves in. Owners must apply for renewal of their certificate of occupancy at least 30 days before the current certificate expires and must allow Village inspectors access to the property. A certificate of occupancy is issued only when no violations are found; if violations exist, the abatement process follows § 1464-05. A current certificate of occupancy must be kept on file with the owner, manager, or rental agent at all times.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1464-03, compliant rental property operators track the expiration date of each certificate of occupancy and submit renewal applications to the Commissioner of Code Enforcement at least 30 days in advance. Before any new tenant takes occupancy, operators obtain a fresh certificate of occupancy by requesting a re-occupancy inspection at least three days before the move-in date and paying the $25 re-inspection fee — though owners with a strong compliance history may apply for a fee waiver using the Village's designated form. Operators also ensure that a current certificate of occupancy is kept on file at the property management office at all times, as required by § 1464-03(d).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 1464-03 gives tenants a basis to verify that their rental unit has been inspected and holds a valid certificate of occupancy before or at the time they move in, since the law requires the owner to obtain one prior to any new occupancy. Tenants who believe an inspection was skipped or that a certificate was not obtained can raise this as a potential code-compliance concern with the Village's Commissioner of Code Enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with University Park's housing code can help renters understand what remedies or defenses may be available under § 1464-03 and the related provisions of the Village's Building and Housing code.
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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