Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-10-3
INTERFERENCE WITH THE HOUSING INSPECTOR IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INSPECTOR'S DUTIES
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Any person who shall in any way interfere with or hinder or prevent the Housing Inspector from discharging or performing the Inspector's duty shall be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $2,500.00 for each offense.
Park Ridge Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-10-3 establishes that any person who obstructs, hinders, or prevents the Housing Inspector from carrying out official duties is subject to a monetary fine. The rule applies broadly to any person—not just property owners—who interferes with an inspection. Each separate act of interference is treated as its own offense, meaning fines can accumulate across multiple incidents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-10-3, compliant property owners and managers generally ensure that Housing Inspectors are granted unobstructed access when conducting official inspections. This means refraining from actions—or directing others to refrain from actions—that could delay, block, or otherwise impede the inspector's work. Operators who manage staff or contractors on-site should make clear that interference with an inspector's duties is prohibited and carries per-offense financial consequences.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 22-10-3 applies to any person, which means tenants, like all others, are prohibited from interfering with a Housing Inspector performing official duties. At the same time, tenants retain the right to have inspections conducted properly and without obstruction by any party. If a tenant believes an inspection was improperly blocked or that their access to inspection services was hindered, they may consider contacting the Park Ridge Housing Inspector's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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