University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1464-06
Temporary certificates
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(a) The foregoing requirement that financial security be filed with the Village to ensure abatement of violations may be waived by the Commissioner of Code Enforcement or by his or her designee for those property owners who have achieved a demonstrated record of bringing their property into full compliance with all requirements of the Building and Housing Code in a diligent and timely manner. The requirement of adequate financial security, however, shall be strictly enforced in instances of repeated noncompliance, demonstrated bad faith, or lack of due diligence on the part of a property owner. (b) Where no immediate danger to the public health and safety exists, a temporary certificate of occupancy may be granted by the Commissioner of Code Enforcement and/or his or her designee authorizing occupancy of the premises by the renter or lessee, provided that the owner files security with the Village to ensure abatement of all violations, in a form acceptable to the Commissioner of Code Enforcement and/or his or her designee and in an amount equal to the estimated cost of the work and materials necessary to abate all violations. A temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued for ninety (90) days with one (1) additional certificate of occupancy for a like period upon good cause shown.
University Park § 1464-06 establishes a system of temporary certificates of occupancy that allows rental properties with outstanding code violations to remain occupied under certain conditions. When no immediate public health or safety danger exists, the Commissioner of Code Enforcement may issue a temporary certificate lasting 90 days, renewable once for another 90 days, as long as the property owner posts financial security equal to the estimated cost of fixing all violations. Separately, the financial security requirement itself can be waived for owners with a strong compliance track record, but is strictly enforced against those with repeated violations, bad faith, or lack of diligence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1464-06, property owners who want to maintain tenant occupancy while outstanding code violations are being remediated generally file financial security with the Village in an amount covering the full estimated cost of abatement. Operators who have consistently brought properties into full and timely compliance may be eligible to have that security requirement waived at the Commissioner of Code Enforcement's discretion. Owners with a history of repeated noncompliance or demonstrated bad faith should expect the financial security requirement to be strictly applied, and should be aware that a temporary certificate of occupancy under this section runs for 90 days with only one possible 90-day extension upon a showing of good cause.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 1464-06 provides that tenants may lawfully occupy a rental unit even while code violations remain unresolved, so long as the Commissioner of Code Enforcement has issued a temporary certificate of occupancy and the owner has posted adequate financial security with the Village. Tenants should be aware that such a certificate lasts only 90 days and may be extended once, meaning unresolved violations should be addressed within that window. Tenants who believe their housing situation involves unresolved violations or an improperly issued certificate may wish to contact the Village's Code Enforcement office directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for 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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