Evergreen Park ARTICLE VII. RENTAL HOUSING § 5-370
Inspection Certificate required
Operative Text
No person shall own or operate any residential rental housing unless a current unrevoked Inspection Certificate shall be in effect for such property. Inspection Certificates shall be valid for a period of 12 months from issuance, provided that the rental housing has not changed ownership. The annual fee for an Inspection Certificate is included in the residential rental license fee and covers one inspection of the rental unit. Each additional reinspection shall be charged at the rate of $50.00 per inspection. (Am. Ord. No. 14-2013 § 3, 8-19-13; Am. Ord. No. 27-2025 § 1, 12-15-25)
Evergreen Park § 5-370 requires that every residential rental property have a current, unrevoked Inspection Certificate on file at all times. These certificates remain valid for 12 months from the date of issuance, as long as ownership of the property has not changed hands. The cost of one inspection is bundled into the annual residential rental license fee, while any additional reinspections are charged separately at $50.00 each.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Evergreen Park § 5-370, compliant rental property operators maintain a current, unrevoked Inspection Certificate for each residential rental property they own or manage. Operators typically track the 12-month validity window and initiate renewal before expiration, and they are aware that a change in ownership triggers the need for a new certificate. Because the annual fee covers only one inspection, operators generally work to pass the initial inspection to avoid the $50.00 per-reinspection charge.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evergreen Park § 5-370 establishes that your rental unit must be covered by a valid, unrevoked Inspection Certificate at all times — meaning the property has met local inspection standards within the past 12 months. If you have reason to believe your landlord is operating without a current certificate, you may consider contacting the Village of Evergreen Park's relevant municipal office to inquire about the property's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Evergreen Park's rental housing ordinances can help explain what options may be available when a landlord is not in compliance with this provision.
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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