Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-1-8-2
ACCESS FOR INSPECTION
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Upon presentation of proper credentials, a City authorized representative may enter at reasonable times after giving notice to the landlord of any building, structure, or land within the City of Countryside to perform the duties imposed by this Code. Reasonable notice for required scheduled inspections shall be defined as a minimum of ten (10) calendar days advance written notice. It shall be the responsibility of the landlord to notify the tenant (s) of inspection appointments, arrange access with the tenant (s) and provide access to all units. In the absence of the building landlord or landlord’s agent, an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age must be present during the inspection. A. Revocation of Registration: Rental Property Common Area and all Dwelling Units not made accessible for inspection (or otherwise not inspected) in accordance with this Code, shall be in violation of this Code and shall not be licensed/registered or shall have the registration revoked. B. Residential Rental Property Complaints: In the case of a complaint of a potentially life or health threatening condition(s) or a property maintenance violation from any source, the City may promptly inspect or investigate without prior notice, except that notice of such inspection or investigation shall be provided to the landlord or agent as soon as reasonably possible. C. Inspection Areas: Rental property inspections will include a physical inspection of the rental residential property including the interior of all rental units, building exterior, exterior structures such as garages and storage areas, common areas, basements/cellars, laundry areas, electrical, plumbing and storage areas, as deemed appropriate by the inspector/code enforcement official with the exception of personal items. D. Denial of Access: Except in the case of an emergency, if a tenant or property owner denies an inspector access to a rental property, the Building Commissioner or his/her designee shall apply to the Circuit Court for the issuance of an administrative search warrant for inspections under this Code. E. Required Inspections: Systematic Residential Rental Property inspections will be conducted tri-annually (every three years). Inspections based upon complaints received will be conducted as received and determined as necessary by the City of Countryside. (Ord. 21-36-O, 9-22-2021)
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-1-8-2 establishes the rules governing when and how City-authorized representatives may enter rental properties for inspection. Routine inspections occur on a tri-annual (every three years) cycle with at least ten calendar days of advance written notice to the landlord, while complaint-driven inspections involving potential health or life-threatening conditions may proceed without prior notice. If access is denied outside of an emergency, the City may seek an administrative search warrant through the Circuit Court. Registration or licensing of a rental property can be revoked if units are not made accessible for inspection as required.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-1-8-2, compliant landlords generally receive the City's ten-day advance written notice for scheduled inspections and promptly relay that notice to their tenants, coordinate access arrangements, and ensure an adult aged 18 or older is present if the landlord or agent cannot attend. Landlords are responsible for providing access to all units and common areas, including exteriors, garages, basements, laundry areas, and mechanical systems. Failure to facilitate inspections can result in the revocation of the property's rental registration, so maintaining clear communication with tenants about inspection appointments is a standard practice for operators seeking to remain in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-1-8-2, tenants have a right to receive notice of scheduled inspections from their landlord, since the landlord bears the responsibility of communicating inspection appointments. Tenants should be aware that complaint-based inspections—particularly those involving health or life-threatening conditions—may occur without advance notice to the landlord or tenant. If a tenant believes their landlord is not fulfilling inspection-related obligations, they may consider contacting the City of Countryside's code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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