Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-68-010
Violations, notice of court proceeding (Harvey Residential Landlord and Tenant Rights Regulations)
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A. The following shall constitute violations of this chapter: 1. Failure of the owner or owners of the rental property to obtain a license for such property; 2. Failure of the owner of the rental property to maintain the structure and premises in compliance with city regulations; 3. To remove or deface any notice, which has been posted pursuant to this title. B. Before filing a complaint in court with respect to a violation of this title, the director of planning shall deliver by certified mail a violation notice to the landlord, operating licensee or other party designated to receive notices and service of process on behalf of such landlord or licensee requesting compliance. C. No person acting as managing agent or collector of rents of any property involved in any proceeding because of violations or alleged violations of the provisions of this title shall be liable therefore if such person shall, within five days after receipt of notice of any alleged violation, have notified the owner or owners of the property or the employer of such person of the purported violation or violations of any provision or provisions of this title and shall have delivered to the city a copy of such notice with proof of service thereof on the owner, owners, or employer. ( Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 2004 )
Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-68-010 identifies three categories of violations under the city's rental licensing chapter: failing to obtain a required rental property license, failing to maintain a rental structure and premises in compliance with city regulations, and removing or defacing any officially posted notice. Before a court complaint can be filed, the director of planning must send a certified-mail violation notice to the landlord or their designated representative requesting compliance. A managing agent or rent collector can avoid personal liability for a violation if they notify the property owner or employer within five days of receiving a violation notice and deliver a copy of that notice with proof of service to the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-68-010, compliant rental property operators generally ensure their properties are licensed, keep structures and premises in line with city regulations, and leave all officially posted notices intact. When a violation notice arrives by certified mail from the director of planning, operators typically respond promptly to demonstrate a good-faith effort toward compliance before any court complaint is filed. Property managers and rent collectors who receive a violation notice generally protect themselves by notifying the property owner or employer within five days and forwarding a copy of that notice with proof of service to the city.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-68-010 establishes that a landlord's failure to obtain a rental license or to maintain the property in compliance with city regulations constitutes a violation of the municipal code, which can be relevant context for tenants experiencing substandard conditions. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating without a license or is failing to maintain the property may consider contacting the Harvey director of planning's office, which is responsible for issuing violation notices under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Harvey's municipal code can help residents understand how these violations may relate to their housing situation and what general options may be available to them.
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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