Oak Forest CHAPTER 117: LODGING § 117.39
INSPECTION REQUIRED
Operative Text
No residential rental license shall be issued or renewed unless the dwelling unit(s) and common area(s) in connection with which the license is sought are found after inspection to meet all applicable laws and regulations. Rental dwelling units that change ownership shall be required to be inspected before a new license can be issued. The owner will be provided with an inspection report describing any condition which constitutes a violation of any applicable law or regulation, and shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to correct any such conditions. In the event that more than two follow-up inspections are required to determine compliance, the applicant shall pay an additional inspection service charge of $100 for each additional inspection. Payment must be made in full prior to issuance of the license. (Ord. 2013-09-0461O, § 2 (part), passed 9-24-2013; Am. Ord. 2020-02-0785O, passed 2-25-2020)
Oak Forest § 117.39 requires that all residential rental dwelling units and common areas pass an inspection confirming compliance with applicable laws and regulations before a residential rental license can be issued or renewed. When a rental property changes ownership, a fresh inspection is mandatory before a new license may be granted. If more than two follow-up inspections are needed to verify compliance, a $100 fee is charged for each additional inspection beyond that threshold, and the fee must be paid in full before the license is issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Oak Forest § 117.39, compliant rental property operators ensure that all dwelling units and common areas are inspection-ready before submitting a license application or renewal, and they address any violations identified in the inspection report within the reasonable correction period provided. Operators who acquire a rental property understand that a new inspection is required before a license can transfer to them. To avoid additional costs, operators generally resolve all noted violations within the first two follow-up inspections, since each inspection beyond that triggers a $100 service charge that must be paid before the license is released.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oak Forest § 117.39 establishes that the rental unit and common areas where you live must meet all applicable laws and regulations as a condition of the landlord holding a valid rental license. If a property changes hands, a new inspection is required before the new owner can be licensed, which provides a checkpoint for habitability standards. Tenants who believe their unit is being rented without a valid license or that violations exist may contact the Oak Forest municipal licensing or code enforcement office to inquire about inspection records or file a concern, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain 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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