Evergreen Park ARTICLE VII. RENTAL HOUSING § 5-373
Failure to possess Inspection Certificate
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In the event that an Inspection Certificate is revoked or in the event that rental housing is operated without an Inspection Certificate, no new tenants shall be permitted to occupy the rental housing and no new rental agreements shall be renewed or entered into. All tenants shall vacate the premises within 30 days after a notice to vacate is posted by the Village. No tenant shall be required to pay any rent for the period of time that an Inspection Certificate has been revoked or for the period of time that the rental housing is operated without an Inspection Certificate. (Am. Ord. No. 27-2025 § 1, 12-15-25)
Under Evergreen Park ARTICLE VII. RENTAL HOUSING § 5-373, when a rental property's Inspection Certificate is revoked or was never obtained, the property may not accept new tenants and no rental agreements may be renewed or newly signed. If the Village posts a notice to vacate, all current tenants must leave within 30 days. During any period in which the Inspection Certificate is revoked or absent, tenants are not obligated to pay rent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Evergreen Park § 5-373 makes clear that maintaining a valid Inspection Certificate is a prerequisite for lawful rental operations — without one, a property owner cannot sign new leases, renew existing ones, or collect rent. Compliant operators keep their Inspection Certificate current and address any violations that could lead to revocation before they escalate. If a certificate is revoked, the Village may post a notice to vacate, triggering a 30-day timeline that affects all occupants and halts the owner's ability to collect rent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 5-373, tenants living in a property whose Inspection Certificate has been revoked or was never obtained have a right to withhold rent for the entire period the certificate is missing or invalid. If the Village posts a notice to vacate under this provision, tenants have at least 30 days to make alternative arrangements. Tenants who believe this provision applies to their building may wish to contact the Village of Evergreen Park directly, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or raise the certificate deficiency as a defense in any rent-related proceeding.
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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