Highwood ARTICLE C. RENTAL PROPERTY SAFETY § 10-2C-11
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE
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A certificate of compliance which is in force may be suspended or revoked by the code official upon finding conditions or practices pertaining to a property or a dwelling unit in violation of the provisions of this article or other applicable city ordinances and regulations. This may include any of the following causes: A. Fraud, misrepresentation or incorrect statement contained in the application for certificate of compliance. B. Conducting activities on the premises in such manner as to constitute a breach of the peace, or a menace to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, or a disturbance of the peace and comfort of the residents of the city, or upon recommendation of any official charged with approving health and/or safety requirements on the premises. C. Expiration or cancellation of any required bond or insurance, and/or expiration or cancellation of the city occupancy permit. D. Actions unauthorized or beyond the scope of the certificate of compliance granted. E. Violation of provisions of this article, city ordinances applicable to the premises for which the certificate of compliance has been granted, or regulations or laws of the state so applicable. F. Failure to continuously comply with all conditions required as precedent to the approval or renewal of the certificate of compliance, including, but not limited to, failure to comply with all requirements of any inspection or reinspection. (Ord. 2003-O-75, 12-16-2003; amd. Ord. 07-O-4, 2-6-2007)
Under Highwood § 10-2C-11, a certificate of compliance that has been issued for a rental property is not permanent — the code official holds authority to suspend or revoke it if violations of the article, city ordinances, or applicable state laws are found. Grounds for such action include fraud in the original application, safety or peace-related concerns on the premises, lapsed insurance or permits, activities outside the certificate's scope, and failure to keep up with ongoing inspection requirements. The provision establishes that compliance is a continuing obligation, not a one-time approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under a Highwood certificate of compliance should understand that § 10-2C-11 makes that certificate subject to suspension or revocation at any point a code official identifies a qualifying violation. Compliant operators generally keep required bonds, insurance policies, and occupancy permits current; ensure that all information submitted in compliance applications is accurate; and respond fully to any inspection or reinspection requests. Because the grounds listed in § 10-2C-11 are broad — ranging from application misrepresentation to activities constituting a breach of the peace — ongoing attention to both property conditions and administrative requirements is characteristic of operators who maintain their certificates in good standing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants in Highwood, § 10-2C-11 is relevant because it signals that a landlord's certificate of compliance can be taken away if the property falls into violation of safety standards, city ordinances, or state law. If a tenant observes conditions that may constitute a violation — such as safety hazards, lapsed permits, or activities that threaten health and welfare — they may report those concerns to the Highwood code official, who holds the authority under § 10-2C-11 to investigate and act. Tenants seeking to understand their options can also reach out to local tenant-rights organizations or consult an attorney familiar with Highwood's rental property regulations.
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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