LaSalle CHAPTER 152: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 152.10
INSPECTION ACCESS
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If any owner, property agent, tenant, occupant or other person in control of a rental residential property or a dwelling unit or a rooming unit contained therein fails or refuses to consent to free access and entry to the property or dwelling unit or rooming unit under his or her control for any inspection pursuant to this chapter, the Code Official or his or her designee may apply to the circuit court for a search warrant or other appropriate court order authorizing such inspections. However, except in an emergency situation, no application for such a search warrant shall be made without first making a reasonable effort to secure access and entry to the property or dwelling unit or rooming unit through the owner or the owners property agent as identified by the owner pursuant to § 152.04 (A) and § 152.09 (B) herein. (Ord. 2206, passed 1-11-2010; Am. Ord. 2332, passed 3-13-2012; Am. Ord. 2518, passed 10-21-2014)
Under LaSalle CHAPTER 152 § 152.10, when an owner, property agent, tenant, occupant, or other person in control of a rental property refuses to allow inspectors access, the Code Official is authorized to seek a search warrant or court order from the circuit court to carry out the inspection. Before pursuing that legal remedy, the Code Official must first make a reasonable effort to gain voluntary access through the owner or the owner's designated property agent, as identified under §§ 152.04(A) and 152.09(B). An exception exists for emergency situations, where that preliminary outreach step may be bypassed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.10, compliant property owners and their agents generally cooperate with inspection requests made pursuant to Chapter 152, since refusal can trigger a court-ordered search warrant process. Operators who have properly registered a property agent under §§ 152.04(A) and 152.09(B) ensure that the Code Official has a clear point of contact for scheduling access, which is the first step the Code Official must take before seeking a warrant. Maintaining accurate and current agent contact information helps facilitate the voluntary-access process that the ordinance contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152.10 of LaSalle's Chapter 152 establishes that inspections of rental units are a recognized regulatory activity, and that the Code Official has a legal pathway—through the circuit court—to obtain a warrant if access is denied. Tenants should be aware that while they have a general interest in privacy, this provision creates a framework under which inspections can proceed even over objection. Tenants who have questions about their rights during an inspection process may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with LaSalle's residential rental 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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