Highwood ARTICLE C. RENTAL PROPERTY SAFETY § 10-2C-10
PROHIBITED CONDUCT
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It shall be unlawful for any person to: A. Let to another for use or occupancy any residential rental property without a current and valid city certificate of compliance for such residential rental property. B. Fail to file an application required hereunder or to fail to provide required information. C. To erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, remove, maintain, fail to maintain, provide, fail to provide, occupy, let to another, or occupy or permit another person to occupy any residential dwelling unit or residential premises, property, building, dwelling unit, structure or equipment regulated by the property maintenance code or any other applicable ordinances and codes, or cause such things to be done contrary to, or in conflict with, or in violation of this article or in violation of any of the provisions of the property maintenance code or any other applicable ordinances and codes, or to fail to obey a lawful order of the code official, or to remove or deface a placard or notice posted under the provisions of this article, the property maintenance code or any other applicable ordinances and codes. D. To operate, maintain, offer to let or rent within the city a residential rental property subject to the provisions of this article, whether vacant or not, without first obtaining a certificate of compliance or a temporary certificate of compliance as provided in this article. E. To occupy a residential rental property or for any owner or property agent to allow anyone to occupy a residential rental property for which a current certificate of compliance or a temporary certificate of compliance has not been issued, as provided in this article. F. To offer for rent or to occupy any vacant dwelling unit or any dwelling unit that becomes vacant property for which a certificate of compliance or temporary certificate of compliance is required and has not been obtained or is under suspension or revocation. (Ord. 2003-O-75, 12-16-2003; amd. Ord. 07-O-4, 2-6-2007)
Highwood ARTICLE C. RENTAL PROPERTY SAFETY § 10-2C-10 establishes a broad set of prohibited actions related to residential rental property in the city. Under this provision, no person may rent, occupy, offer to rent, or allow occupancy of a residential rental unit without a current and valid certificate of compliance or temporary certificate of compliance. The rule also bars interference with posted notices, failure to file required applications, and any conduct that conflicts with the property maintenance code or other applicable local ordinances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Highwood § 10-2C-10, compliant rental property operators ensure that a current and valid certificate of compliance — or an approved temporary certificate — is in place before renting, re-renting, or allowing occupancy of any residential unit, including units that become vacant. Operators generally keep required applications up to date, respond to code official orders, and avoid removing or defacing any posted placards or notices. Maintaining compliance with the property maintenance code and all other applicable city ordinances is central to lawful operation under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Highwood § 10-2C-10 means that tenants have a right to occupy rental housing that has been certified as compliant with city safety and maintenance standards. If a unit lacks a current certificate of compliance or temporary certificate of compliance, that absence may be relevant to a tenant's rights and could be raised in disputes about habitability or the legality of the tenancy. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating this provision may consider contacting the Highwood code enforcement office, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or reviewing available complaint processes through the city.
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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