Wood Dale ARTICLE XVI RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 6.1611
Enforcement
Operative Text
It shall be the duty of the Community Development Department to enforce the provisions of this article as authorized by this Code and the current Property Maintenance Code as adopted and amended from time to time by the City of Wood Dale. (Ord. O-07-001, 1-4-2007; amd. Ord. O-22-031, 11-17-2022)
Wood Dale's Article XVI, § 6.1611 designates the Community Development Department as the body responsible for enforcing the city's residential rental property rules. Enforcement authority is grounded in both the municipal code and the Property Maintenance Code, which the city may update over time. The provision ensures there is a defined governmental body accountable for overseeing compliance with the article's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6.1611, the Community Development Department is the agency that oversees compliance with Wood Dale's residential rental property article. Operators who stay current with both the municipal code and the Property Maintenance Code—as periodically amended—are generally better positioned to meet the city's expectations. Keeping records of inspections, permits, and any correspondence with the Community Development Department is a common practice among compliant property managers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 6.1611 establishes that the Wood Dale Community Development Department holds enforcement authority over the residential rental property article. Tenants who believe a landlord is not complying with the article's requirements can generally direct concerns or complaints to that department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Wood Dale's local code can also help residents understand what enforcement options may be available to them.
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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