Peoria Heights ARTICLE A. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION CODE § 9-8A-6
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO INSPECTION
Operative Text
A. The owner, the manager or the occupant of the unit shall be present at the time of an inspection in order to provide access for the inspection. B. Except when the tenant occupying a residential rental unit refuses to allow access, the owner shall allow access to all residential rental units in a rental property at the time scheduled in the notice of inspection. C. If the housing inspector reasonably determines that the person designated in the registration statement is not receiving notices prescribed by this article, such inspector may post at the property any and all notices concerning the property which is the subject of the notice. Notices posted under such circumstances shall be deemed to have been properly served. D. Owners or their agents shall contact the Village at least five (5) days prior to a scheduled inspection if they are unable to obtain their tenants' consent to the inspection. (Ord. 2018-1561, 6-19-2018)
Peoria Heights § 9-8A-6 establishes that during a scheduled rental property inspection, either the owner, manager, or occupant must be present to provide access. Owners are generally required to allow inspectors into all units at the scheduled time, unless a tenant has refused access. If the designated contact is not receiving official notices, the housing inspector may post notices directly on the property, and those posted notices are considered properly served.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Peoria Heights § 9-8A-6, compliant rental property operators ensure that either themselves, a manager, or an occupant is present at the time of any scheduled inspection. If a tenant's consent to the inspection cannot be obtained, owners or their agents are expected to notify the Village at least five days before the scheduled inspection date. Keeping registration contact information current helps ensure that inspection notices are received through normal channels rather than being posted at the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Peoria Heights § 9-8A-6 recognizes that a tenant has the ability to refuse access to their unit during a scheduled inspection, and the owner's obligation to provide access is limited by that refusal. Tenants should be aware that if the registered property contact is not receiving notices, the Village may post official notices directly on the property, which are treated as legally served. Tenants with questions about their rights regarding inspections can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or the Village of Peoria Heights for general information about how this provision applies.
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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