Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 Performance-Based Property Management Program § 4.13.14
FALSELY REPORTING VIOLATIONS
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No person shall report a violation of this chapter or City Ordinance knowing or having reason to know that the report is false with the intent to affect the registration, permit status or inspection schedule of the property. (Ord. 22-O-46, 9-6-2022)
Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 § 4.13.14 prohibits anyone from filing a false report of a code or ordinance violation when that person knows—or has reason to know—the report is untrue and intends to manipulate a property's registration, permit status, or inspection schedule. The rule applies to any person, meaning it is not limited to landlords or tenants alone. Both the knowledge of falsity and the intent to affect official property records are required elements of a violation under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4.13.14, compliant property operators ensure that any violation reports they submit—or that are submitted on their behalf—are grounded in accurate, good-faith observations rather than competitive or retaliatory motives. Operators generally document the factual basis for any complaint they file so that the report can withstand scrutiny. If a landlord believes a false report has been filed against their property with the intent to disrupt its registration or inspection standing, that concern can be raised with the relevant Woodstock city authority administering the Performance-Based Property Management Program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4.13.14 of Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 makes clear that the prohibition on false reporting applies to all persons, including tenants, so any complaint a tenant files should be based on conditions they genuinely believe to exist. At the same time, tenants who file honest, good-faith reports of actual violations are not affected by this provision. Tenants who believe a false report has been used to retaliate against them or interfere with their housing situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or seek guidance from the Woodstock city office overseeing this program.
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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