Fox Lake CHAPTER 2 HOUSING REGULATIONS § 6-2-7-10
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION, OR REFUSAL TO RENEW CERTIFICATE
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A. Procedure: The suspension of, revocation of, or refusal to renew any certificate of compliance shall not release or discharge the certificate holder from the payment of any fees due under section 6-2-7-11 of this chapter, nor the certificate holder be released from prosecution for violating any provision of this section 6-2-7. B. Public Nuisance: The code official may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certificate of compliance held by the owner or person in charge of a rental dwelling who knowingly permits the rental dwelling to be used in a manner that constitutes a public nuisance after: 1) having received written notice from the village or any other governmental entity that the use of the rental dwelling constitutes a public nuisance, and 2) having failed to take action to terminate the public nuisance after receipt of notice of such condition. The term "public nuisance" shall mean any conduct of the occupants or guests of the rental dwelling or condition of the rental building (including exterior portions of the property) that injures or endangers the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants or of the surrounding community. The term "public nuisance" shall include that conduct or condition or property that has been defined by federal, state, or local law to constitute a public nuisance. (Ord. 2016-07, 2-9-2016)
Under Fox Lake § 6-2-7-10, the local code official has authority to suspend, revoke, or decline to renew a rental property's certificate of compliance when the property is being used in a way that constitutes a public nuisance—broadly defined to include conduct by occupants or guests, or physical conditions of the building or its exterior, that threaten the health, safety, or welfare of occupants or the surrounding community. This action can be taken after the owner or person in charge has received written notice of the nuisance from the village or another government entity and has failed to address it. Importantly, losing or not renewing a certificate does not erase the holder's obligation to pay required fees under § 6-2-7-11 or shield them from prosecution for other violations under § 6-2-7.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Fox Lake should be aware that under § 6-2-7-10, a certificate of compliance can be suspended, revoked, or not renewed if the property is knowingly allowed to be used as a public nuisance following written governmental notice. Compliant operators generally respond promptly and documentably to any written nuisance notices from the village or other government bodies, taking concrete steps to address the identified conditions or conduct. It is also worth noting that certificate loss does not eliminate fee obligations under § 6-2-7-11 or exposure to prosecution for code violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Fox Lake may find § 6-2-7-10 relevant if their rental property is subject to conditions—such as hazardous building states or disruptive conduct by occupants or guests—that rise to the level of a public nuisance as defined under federal, state, or local law. This provision gives the code official a mechanism to act against a landlord's certificate of compliance when the landlord has been notified of such conditions and has not taken corrective action. Tenants who believe their property may involve a public nuisance as described in § 6-2-7-10 can consider contacting the Fox Lake village code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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