Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-1-8-1
ENFORCEMENT
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The City of Countryside Community Development Department shall administer this Code. The Department may delegate such duties and responsibilities in connection with the administration and enforcement of this Code to such persons as are appropriate for conformance through respective Department chain of command. The Building Commissioner or the Chief of Police, may, when circumstances dictate, call upon the Police Department, County, State, Fire District or other authorities, agencies, codes or regulations in identifying and correcting conditions in rental housing which constitute violations of this Code or other duly enacted ordinances, regulations, or laws as applicable. (Ord. 21-36-O, 9-22-2021; amd. Ord. 25-29-O, 10-22-2025)
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-1-8-1 establishes that the City of Countryside Community Development Department is the primary body responsible for administering and enforcing the Residential Rental Housing Code. The Department is authorized to delegate enforcement duties within its chain of command, and the Building Commissioner or Chief of Police may coordinate with outside authorities—such as the Police Department, County, State, Fire District, or other agencies—when conditions in rental housing require it. This provision ensures that multiple layers of government can be brought to bear on identifying and correcting rental housing violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-1-8-1, compliant rental property operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that satisfies the Residential Rental Housing Code, recognizing that enforcement authority rests with the Community Development Department and can extend to the Building Commissioner, Chief of Police, and other governmental bodies. Operators typically keep records and respond promptly to any notices or inspections initiated by the Department or its delegates. Being aware that coordination with police, fire, county, and state authorities is expressly permitted under this provision helps operators understand the breadth of potential enforcement activity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-1-8-1 means that tenants have multiple avenues through which rental housing violations may be addressed, since enforcement authority is held by the Community Development Department and can be extended to the Building Commissioner, Chief of Police, and other governmental agencies. Tenants who believe their rental unit has conditions that violate the Code may consider contacting the Community Development Department directly to report those conditions. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Countryside's ordinances can help explain what options are generally available when 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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