Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM § 3-11-10
NOTICE OF INSPECTION AND RIGHT TO REFUSE
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A. Periodic inspections of rental properties shall occur once an appointment has been scheduled with the owner and/or occupant. When an appointment has been scheduled with the Homeowner and/or Tenant and/or Agent of Homeowner, no additional notice is required, B. Objections to such inspections may be provided by telephone, fax or email or in person at the City Office during normal business hours, but at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the inspection. C. If any owner objects to a periodic inspection, “e an inspection of the rental unit shall can still be undertaken if the occupant agrees to the inspection. D. Failure to reschedule an inspection or respond to a notice of inspection shall be treated as an agreement to the date and time of the inspection. The owner shall be liable for the cost of re-inspection if the renter, owner, or owner’s agent fails to provide access to the rental property as scheduled. Failure to provide access as scheduled or rescheduled shall also constitute a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 889, 6-24-2019; amd. Ord. 935, - -2023)
Under Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 § 3-11-10, rental properties are subject to periodic inspections that are scheduled in advance with the owner and/or occupant, eliminating the need for additional notice once an appointment is set. Owners or occupants may object to a scheduled inspection by contacting the City Office at least 48 hours beforehand, but even if an owner objects, the inspection may still proceed if the occupant consents. Failing to respond to an inspection notice or to reschedule is treated as acceptance of the scheduled time, and failing to provide access—whether on the original or rescheduled date—constitutes a violation of this chapter and may result in the owner bearing re-inspection costs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-11-10 of the Marquette Heights Rental Registration and Inspection Program, compliant property owners and their agents ensure that access is provided at the agreed-upon inspection time, since no-shows or failures to provide access are treated as violations and can trigger re-inspection fees. If an owner needs to object to a scheduled inspection, that objection must be communicated to the City Office—by phone, fax, email, or in person—at least 48 hours before the inspection. Operators generally keep records of any scheduling communications and confirm that their agents or tenants are aware of upcoming inspection appointments to avoid unintended access failures.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-11-10 of the Marquette Heights Rental Registration and Inspection Program gives occupants an independent right to consent to a periodic inspection even when the property owner has objected, meaning a tenant's agreement alone can allow the inspection to proceed. Tenants who have concerns about a scheduled inspection may contact the City Office at least 48 hours in advance by phone, fax, email, or in person during normal business hours. Tenants who want to understand how this provision affects their rights or obligations may consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 for additional context.
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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