Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9A-15
NOTICE FOR INSPECTION; SEARCH WARRANTS
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A. Each owner, by operating under a license issued pursuant to this chapter, and each tenant by occupying a multiple-family dwelling subject to a license under this chapter is subject to inspections by the village entering any and all portions of the multiple-family dwelling subject to owner's license, or tenant's lease for purposes of making the inspections required and/or permitted pursuant to this chapter, including the inspection of individual dwelling units. B. The village will schedule inspections with the managing agent and/or owner of the multiple-family dwelling. The owner is responsible for notifying all lessees with a minimum of forty eight (48) hours' notice. Owner and/or lessee shall provide access to such portions of the multiple-family dwelling, including dwelling units, which are otherwise inaccessible to village inspections. During any inspection of an inaccessible portion of the multiple-family dwelling, owner shall designate a representative to accompany the village inspector(s) during such inspection. C. In the event that an owner or lessee objects to any such inspection, the village shall apply for an administrative search warrant to conduct such inspection. (Ord. 2012-42, 7-26-2012)
Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9A-15 establishes that both property owners and tenants of licensed multi-family dwellings are subject to village inspections of all areas of the property, including individual units. The village coordinates inspection scheduling with the owner or managing agent, who must then give tenants at least 48 hours' advance notice. If an owner or tenant refuses access, the village is authorized to seek an administrative search warrant to proceed with the inspection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-9A-15, operators of licensed multi-family dwellings in Woodridge generally coordinate inspection schedules directly with the village and then pass along written notice to all tenants at least 48 hours before the inspection takes place. Compliant operators also designate a representative to accompany village inspectors whenever an otherwise inaccessible portion of the property is being examined. Owners who are aware of this provision understand that objecting to an inspection does not end the process — it triggers the village's right to seek an administrative search warrant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
§ 3-9A-15 entitles tenants of licensed multi-family dwellings in Woodridge to receive at least 48 hours' notice from their owner or managing agent before a village inspection of their unit occurs. Tenants have the right to object to an inspection, though doing so may prompt the village to obtain an administrative search warrant authorizing entry. Tenants who believe proper notice was not provided or that their rights under this provision were not observed may wish to contact the Village of Woodridge directly or consult a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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