Crest Hill, IL Code of Ordinances Ch. 15.09 Inspection of Rental Units § 15.09.070
Fees
Operative Text
(A) There is hereby established the following fee schedule for each yearly inspection required by
this chapter:
Each rental unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50
All reinspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
(B) The units enumerated above shall include units used or occupied by the owner or the owner's
representative.Section 15.09.070 of the Crest Hill Code of Ordinances establishes a fee schedule for the mandatory yearly rental unit inspections required under Chapter 15.09. Each rental unit is subject to a $50 annual inspection fee, and any reinspection that becomes necessary also carries a $50 fee. Notably, units occupied by the property owner or their representative are included in this fee structure and are not exempt.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.09.070, operators of rental properties in Crest Hill should anticipate a $50 fee for each rental unit inspected during the required yearly inspection cycle, plus an additional $50 for any reinspection that may be triggered. Compliant operators typically budget for these fees on an annual basis and address any violations promptly to minimize the likelihood of reinspection charges. Owner-occupied units within a rental property are also subject to the same fee schedule and should be accounted for accordingly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.09.070 establishes that the City of Crest Hill charges landlords $50 per unit for the annual inspections mandated by Chapter 15.09, with reinspections also carrying a $50 fee. These inspections are a mechanism through which the city monitors rental housing conditions, and tenants may find it useful to understand that this inspection program exists as a baseline oversight tool. Tenants who have concerns about housing conditions or whether required inspections are being conducted can explore options such as contacting the city directly, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the broader provisions of Chapter 15.09.
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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