Highwood ARTICLE C. RENTAL PROPERTY SAFETY § 10-2C-7
RENEWALS
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A. Any existing certificate of compliance in good standing is eligible to be renewed annually. Prior to the annual expiration date of each certificate of compliance, the applicant shall submit an application for certificate of compliance renewal, which shall include all the information required in section 10-2C-4 of this article, or a statement indicating that such information is still current. Following submittal of the renewal application and fee, the property shall be scheduled for inspection by the code official. B. Renewal fees shall be paid at the time of the renewal application. Renewal fees paid after the renewal date shall be considered delinquent, and the existing certificate of compliance shall be suspended until such time as a renewal application is made and the fee and late fee are paid. Any such suspension shall only remain in effect for a period of sixty (60) days, at which time, if the renewal application, renewal fee and late fee are not received by the office of the city, the certificate of compliance shall be revoked. Such revocation shall be automatic and shall not be subject to any hearing process set forth herein. A holder of a certificate of compliance revoked for nonpayment of fees and penalties shall be so notified by the city and shall immediately cease occupancy of the dwelling unit/premises under the revoked certificate of compliance. (Ord. 2003-O-75, 12-16-2003; amd. Ord. 07-O-4, 2-6-2007)
Highwood ARTICLE C. RENTAL PROPERTY SAFETY § 10-2C-7 establishes an annual renewal process for certificates of compliance that allow rental properties to remain occupied. Renewal applications must be submitted before the certificate's expiration date and must include current property information or a confirmation that existing information is unchanged, followed by a scheduled inspection. If renewal fees are not paid on time, the certificate is suspended; if the situation is not resolved within 60 days, the certificate is automatically revoked without a hearing, and occupancy of the affected unit must cease immediately.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 10-2C-7, compliant rental property operators track the annual expiration date of each certificate of compliance and submit renewal applications—along with the required fee—before that date arrives. The renewal package typically includes updated property information as required by § 10-2C-4, or a written confirmation that the information on file remains current, and operators should expect a follow-up inspection by the code official. Operators who allow fees to become delinquent risk automatic certificate revocation after a 60-day suspension window, which triggers an immediate obligation to cease occupancy of the affected unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
§ 10-2C-7 provides that a rental unit may only be lawfully occupied under a valid, current certificate of compliance, meaning tenants have an interest in knowing whether their landlord's certificate is in good standing. If a certificate is revoked due to nonpayment of fees, the city is required to notify the certificate holder, and occupancy of the affected unit must stop—a situation that may affect tenants' housing stability. Tenants who have concerns about whether their unit's certificate of compliance is current may contact the City of Highwood's code office directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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