Oak Park Title 12 Residential Rental Licensing (Arts. 2, 4, 6) § 12-2-6
INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS
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Required inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the following provisions: A. The Neighborhood Services Department shall make inspections of all common areas and the interior of a minimum of one-third ( 1/ 3) of the dwelling units in multiple-family rental residential property which contain four (4) or more dwelling units. The required frequency of such inspections shall be based on the expiration of the rental license type pursuant to section 12-2-1 of this article. Except for a single-family rental residential property license, no rental license shall be issued or renewed until a valid inspection has been completed. B. In condominiums, all common facilities and one-third ( 1/ 3) of the dwelling units which are occupied by someone other than the property owner of the unit shall be inspected on a biennial basis. (Ord. 16-088, 7-18-2016, eff. 9-1-2016; amd. Ord. 25-154, 11-11-2025)
Oak Park Title 12 § 12-2-6 establishes a mandatory inspection program for residential rental properties. The Neighborhood Services Department is required to inspect all common areas and at least one-third of dwelling units in rental properties with four or more units, with inspection frequency tied to the rental license renewal cycle. In condominium buildings, common facilities and one-third of non-owner-occupied units must be inspected on a two-year cycle. No rental license (other than for single-family properties) can be issued or renewed without a completed, valid inspection on record.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Oak Park Title 12 § 12-2-6, compliant operators of multi-family rental properties with four or more units ensure that common areas and at least one-third of their units are made available for Neighborhood Services Department inspection before each license issuance or renewal. Condominium owners who rent their units generally keep track of the biennial inspection schedule and coordinate access accordingly. Maintaining organized records of past inspections and promptly addressing any noted deficiencies are practices associated with uninterrupted license status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oak Park Title 12 § 12-2-6 gives tenants in multi-family buildings a basis to know that their building should be subject to regular government inspections as a condition of the landlord holding a valid rental license. If a tenant believes inspections are not being conducted or that the property is being operated without a current license, they may contact the Oak Park Neighborhood Services Department to inquire about the property's inspection and licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Oak Park's rental licensing framework can help residents understand what options are generally available when a building appears out of compliance.
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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