Bellwood CHAPTER 124: LICENSING OF MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS FOR RENT § 124.17
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(A) The Comptroller may make regular inspections to determine the condition of multiple- family buildings, single-family dwelling units for rent, dwelling units, rooming units and premises located within the village for the purpose of safeguarding the health and safety of all occupants and of the general public. The Comptroller may make such inspections wherever he or she shall deem such an inspection necessary, provided, however, that such inspections must be made at reasonable times. (B) If any owner, occupant, or other person in charge of a multiple-family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit or rooming unit, or of a multiple-family building or a rooming house subject to licensing under this chapter, fails or refuses to permit free access and entry to the structure or premises under his or her control, or any part thereof, with respect to which an inspection authorized by this chapter is sought to be made, the Comptroller may, upon a showing that probable cause exists for the inspection and for the issuance of an order directing compliance with the inspection requirements of this section with respect to such multiple-family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit, rooming unit, multiple-family building, or rooming house, petition and obtain such order from a court of competent jurisdiction. (C) The owner or occupant of every multiple- family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit, rooming unit and premises, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the Comptroller free access to such multiple-family building, single- family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit, rooming unit and premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, examination and survey. (D) Every occupant of a multiple-family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit or rooming unit shall give the owner thereof, or his or her agent or employee, access to any part of such multiple-family building, single-family dwelling unit for rent, dwelling unit or rooming unit, or its premises, at all reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter or with any lawful rule or regulation adopted or any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 03-43, passed 8-20-03; Am. Ord. 03-59, passed 11-12-03)
Bellwood § 124.17 establishes inspection and access rights for multi-family buildings and single-family rental units within the village. The Comptroller is authorized to conduct health and safety inspections at reasonable times, and owners, occupants, and persons in charge are generally required to allow that access. If access is denied, the Comptroller may seek a court order upon showing probable cause, and separately, tenants are required to allow owners or their agents entry at reasonable times to make repairs or alterations needed for code compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bellwood § 124.17, compliant property operators generally maintain a practice of granting the Comptroller free access to their buildings, units, and premises during reasonable hours when an inspection is requested. Operators also ensure that their agents and employees can access individual units at reasonable times to perform repairs or alterations required by this chapter or related lawful orders. Keeping clear records of inspection visits and repair access requests is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellwood § 124.17 gives the village Comptroller the authority to inspect rental units for health and safety purposes, and tenants have a corresponding obligation to allow that access at reasonable times. The provision also requires tenants to permit the property owner or their authorized agent to enter the unit at reasonable times for repairs or alterations needed to comply with this chapter. Tenants who have questions about whether an access request falls within the bounds of this provision may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 124 for additional context.
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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