Chicago Heights — Ch. 22 Housing, Dangerous Buildings and Structures § 22-11
Suspension of license
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If any building or structure or portion thereof which is dangerous, unsafe, or imminently dangerous to health shall be used for any purpose requiring a license, the mayor may suspend such license pending the making of repairs; and he may revoke such license if the owner or persons having an interest in such building or structure or portion thereof fail to eliminate the conditions in respect to which notice was given and at his own expense in accordance with the notice. Such license shall not be reinstated until the conditions complained of have been removed or corrected in a manner satisfactory to the city. For purposes of this section and section 22-12 , an occupancy permit as described in section 22-22 shall be considered a license.
Chicago Heights § 22-11 establishes that when a building or structure deemed dangerous, unsafe, or imminently dangerous to health is being used for a licensed purpose, the mayor holds authority to suspend the associated license while repairs are pending. If the owner or interested parties fail to address the conditions identified in the official notice at their own expense, the mayor may go further and revoke the license entirely. The license cannot be reinstated until the city is satisfied that the hazardous conditions have been fully corrected. For the purposes of § 22-11 and § 22-12, an occupancy permit under § 22-22 is treated as a license under this framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chicago Heights § 22-11, operators of licensed businesses or holders of occupancy permits in buildings flagged as dangerous or unsafe face the real possibility of license suspension or revocation until conditions are remedied. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any official notice of dangerous conditions, complete all required repairs at their own expense, and seek city confirmation that corrections are satisfactory before resuming operations. Maintaining documentation of repairs and communicating proactively with city officials is consistent with the reinstatement standard set out in § 22-11.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chicago Heights § 22-11 provides a mechanism that can affect the legal operating status of a building or business when dangerous or unsafe conditions are present, which may be relevant to tenants living or working in such a space. Tenants who believe a building poses health or safety hazards may report those concerns to the city, potentially triggering the notice and license-suspension process described in § 22-11. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing authorities can help individuals understand how this provision interacts with their occupancy rights and what options may be available when a building's occupancy permit is at issue under § 22-22.
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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