Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-3-8
NO SHOW INSPECTIONS
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If there is no access to the Residential Rental Property or the owner or agent is not available for the scheduled inspection date and time, a fine shall be assessed of $250.00 for the 1st offense, $500.00 for the 2nd offense and $1000.00 for the 3rd offense. (Ord. 21-36-O, 9-22-2021)
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-3-8 establishes a graduated fine schedule for missed or inaccessible rental property inspections. When an owner or their agent fails to provide access—or is simply absent—on a scheduled inspection date, a fine is triggered. The penalty increases with each offense: $250 for a first missed inspection, $500 for a second, and $1,000 for a third.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-3-8, compliant property owners and managers ensure that either they or an authorized agent are present and ready to provide access at the time and date scheduled for any residential rental inspection. Operators typically confirm appointments in advance and have a contingency contact available in case of last-minute conflicts. Repeated no-shows carry escalating fines, so maintaining reliable scheduling practices is a standard part of property management in Countryside.
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 § 8-14-3-8 reflects the municipality's interest in ensuring rental properties are actually inspected on schedule, which can benefit tenants by keeping the inspection process on track. If a landlord's failure to appear or provide access has delayed an inspection relevant to habitability or code compliance concerns, tenants may wish to document the situation and contact the appropriate Countryside municipal office to report the missed inspection. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help explain how this provision interacts with broader inspection and habitability protections.
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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