Bellwood CHAPTER 124: LICENSING OF MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS FOR RENT § 124.07
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(A) Every multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent shall be owned, operated and maintained in full compliance with all applicable ordinances, codes and regulations of the village. (B) The first operating license applied for with respect to any multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent under this chapter shall not be issued to any owner for any multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent, in the event, at the time of application: (1) An existing inspection report identifies any code violation which has not been corrected, and the time for correction of said violation as noted in such inspection report has expired; or (2) Litigation is pending with respect to code violations at such multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent. (C) Thereafter, the village shall conduct an annual inspection of every multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent during the license year to determine if said multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent is in full compliance with all applicable ordinances, codes and regulations of the village. (D) Any inspections conducted pursuant to this section shall include the interior and exterior common areas. The inspection shall include the interior of the dwelling units according to the following schedule: (1) In buildings containing a single-family dwelling unit for rent, the single-family dwelling unit for rent shall be inspected; (2) In buildings containing up to and including eight dwelling units, a minimum of two dwelling units in each building; (3) In building containing from nine to and including 18 dwelling units, a minimum of four dwelling units in each building; (4) In building containing more than 18 dwelling units, a minimum of 20% of the dwelling units in each building. (Ord. 03-43, passed 8-20-03; Am. Ord. 03-59, passed 11-12-03)
Bellwood's § 124.07 establishes an inspection framework for all rental properties — both multi-family buildings and single-family rental units — within the village. Before a first operating license is issued, the property must be free of uncorrected code violations and must not be subject to pending litigation over code issues. Once licensed, the village conducts annual inspections covering common areas and a set portion of individual dwelling units, with the number of units inspected scaling up based on building size.
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Under § 124.07, compliant rental property operators in Bellwood ensure that all code violations are corrected and no related litigation is pending before submitting an initial license application. On an ongoing basis, operators maintain properties in full compliance with village ordinances and codes, since the village will conduct annual inspections of both common areas and a sample of individual units — ranging from one unit in a single-family rental to at least 20% of units in buildings with more than 18 dwellings. Keeping thorough records of repairs and code-compliance work is a practice commonly associated with smooth annual inspection outcomes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 124.07 gives tenants in Bellwood rental properties the assurance that their building is subject to annual village inspections covering both common areas and a portion of individual units. If a tenant believes their unit or building has unaddressed code violations, they may consider contacting the village directly to inquire about inspection records or to report concerns, since the provision requires ongoing compliance with all applicable village ordinances and codes. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what protections and remedies may be available when code violations are identified.
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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