Evergreen Park ARTICLE VII. RENTAL HOUSING § 5-380
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The building and police departments shall administer this Article. These departments may delegate such duties and responsibilities in connection with the administration and enforcement of this Article to such persons as are appropriate for conformance through respective department chain of command. The Building Commissioner or the Chief of Police, may, when circumstances dictate, call upon the police department, fire department, county, state or other authorities, agencies, to identify and remedy conditions in rental housing which constitute violations of this Article or other duly enacted ordinances, regulations, or laws as applicable. (Ord. No. 27-2025 § 1, 12-15-25)
Section 5-380 of Evergreen Park's rental housing article designates the building and police departments as the primary bodies responsible for administering and enforcing the rental housing rules. Each department may assign enforcement duties to appropriate personnel within its chain of command. When circumstances require it, the Building Commissioner or Chief of Police may also call on other local, county, or state agencies—such as the fire department—to help identify and address violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5-380, rental property operators in Evergreen Park should be aware that both the building department and the police department have authority to inspect for and act on violations of the rental housing article. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that satisfies all applicable ordinances, since either department—or agencies they coordinate with—may respond to reported issues. Keeping records of maintenance, repairs, and communications with tenants supports a clear compliance posture under this multi-agency enforcement framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5-380 establishes that tenants in Evergreen Park can direct complaints about rental housing violations to either the building department or the police department, both of which are authorized to enforce the rental housing article. Because the Building Commissioner or Chief of Police may also involve fire, county, or state authorities, tenants have multiple potential avenues for escalating unresolved conditions. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Evergreen Park's ordinances can help residents understand which agency is best positioned to address a particular type of concern under § 5-380.
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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