Hillside — Ch. 18 Art. XV Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing § 18-642
Suspension or revocation or refusal to renew certificate
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The suspension, revocation or nonrenewal of any certificate of compliance shall not release or discharge the certificate holder from the payment of any fees due under this article, nor shall the certificate holder be released from prosecution for violating this article.
Under Hillside Ch. 18 Art. XV § 18-642, when a certificate of compliance is suspended, revoked, or not renewed under the Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing program, the certificate holder does not escape any financial or legal obligations that existed before or during that action. Outstanding fees owed under the article remain collectible, and any violations of the article may still be prosecuted regardless of the certificate's status. In other words, losing or surrendering a certificate does not serve as a shield against fees or enforcement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Hillside Ch. 18 Art. XV § 18-642 should be aware that a suspended, revoked, or non-renewed certificate of compliance does not eliminate any unpaid fees or pending legal exposure under the Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing program. Compliant operators generally keep all required fees current and address code violations promptly, understanding that a change in certificate status does not reset or erase prior obligations. Consulting with a qualified local attorney familiar with Hillside's rental housing regulations can help clarify what obligations remain outstanding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants in Hillside rental properties, § 18-642 of Ch. 18 Art. XV means that a landlord whose certificate of compliance has been suspended, revoked, or not renewed still faces accountability for fees and violations under the Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing program. This provision signals that enforcement of the program's requirements does not simply stop because a certificate is no longer active. Tenants who have concerns about their building's inspection status may consider contacting the relevant Hillside municipal authority or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available.
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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