Dolton CHAPTER 123: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES § 123.009
CIVIL ACTION BY VILLAGE TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE
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(A) Whenever the Chief of Police or the Chief of Police’s designee has reasonable cause to believe that any landlord or tenant is engaged in a pattern or practice of violating the provisions of this subchapter, the landlord’s operating license has been suspended, the village, in addition to all other remedies provided herein, may bring a civil action by filing a complaint signed by the Chief of Police, setting forth the facts pertaining to such cause and shall have a right to one or more of the following: a permanent or temporary injunction; restraining order; the appointment of a receiver; the damages as hereinbefore provided. (B) Such relief may be obtained against the landlord or tenant responsible and shall be as is necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this subchapter and the full enjoyment of the rights herein established. (C) Before filing a complaint in court with respect to a violation of this subchapter, the Building Commissioner shall notify the offending tenant, landlord, operating licensee or other property designated to received notices and service of process on behalf of such landlord or licensee requesting compliance. (Ord. 07-417, passed 10-1-2007)
Dolton § 123.009 establishes a civil enforcement mechanism that allows the Village itself to take legal action against landlords or tenants who are engaged in a pattern or practice of violating the residential properties subchapter. When the Chief of Police has reasonable cause to believe such a pattern exists, or when an operating license has been suspended, the Village may file a signed complaint in court seeking remedies such as injunctions, restraining orders, a receivership, or damages. Before filing in court, however, § 123.009(C) requires the Building Commissioner to first notify the responsible party and request that they come into compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Dolton § 123.009, property owners and operating licensees who repeatedly fail to meet the requirements of the residential properties subchapter risk civil action initiated by the Village itself, not just complaints from individual tenants. Compliant operators generally maintain their operating licenses in good standing, respond promptly to any compliance notices issued by the Building Commissioner under § 123.009(C), and address identified violations before they rise to the level of a pattern or practice. Receiving a written compliance notice from the Building Commissioner is a significant signal that the Village is considering escalating to formal court action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Dolton § 123.009 also extends the Village's civil enforcement authority to tenants who engage in a pattern or practice of violating the residential properties subchapter, meaning tenants are not exempt from this provision. Tenants who believe their landlord is systematically violating the subchapter may find it relevant that § 123.009 gives the Village independent authority to seek injunctions, receivership, or damages on behalf of the community's housing standards. Tenants facing compliance issues or seeking to understand their rights under this subchapter may wish to contact the Village's Building Commissioner's office or consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Dolton's ordinances.
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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