Prospect Heights CHAPTER 7 PROPERTY RENTAL CODE § 3-7-3
INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
Operative Text
The building official shall cause the health inspector, enforcement officer or such other appropriate authority as he may designate to make annual inspections to which an applicant for a license or licenses shall consent, to determine the health and safety conditions of the apartment buildings, multiple dwellings, rooming houses, short-term rental properties, dwelling or dwelling units within the city. For the purpose of making such inspections the health inspector, enforcement officer or the appointed public official shall request permission from the licensee to enter, examine and survey at any reasonable time all apartment buildings, multiple dwellings, rooming houses, short-term rental properties, dwelling or dwelling units. (Ord. 0-01-35, 12-17-2001, eff. 12-27-2001; amd. Ord. 0-05-23, 7-5-2005, eff. 7-17-2005) If the tenant or person in charge of an apartment building, or a commercial building, multiple dwelling, rooming house, short-term rental property, dwelling or dwelling unit shall refuse such permission to the health inspector, enforcement officer and/or designated official, the city administrator is hereby authorized to seek a warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction to enter the premises and conduct said inspection. Permission by tenant or person in charge to enter the premises is interpreted as free access to the leased portion of the premises or central facilities serving the premises for the purpose of such inspection, examination and survey. (Ord. 0-87-26, 8-17-1987; amd. Ord. 0-05-23, 7-5-2005, eff. 7-17-2005; amd. Ord. O-23-04, 2-27-2023
Prospect Heights CHAPTER 7 PROPERTY RENTAL CODE § 3-7-3 establishes a system of annual health and safety inspections for rental properties within the city, including apartment buildings, multiple dwellings, rooming houses, short-term rentals, and individual dwelling units. Inspectors designated by the building official are authorized to request entry at reasonable times to examine these properties. If entry is refused, the city administrator may seek a court-issued warrant to proceed with the inspection, and granting permission is understood to mean full access to leased areas and shared facilities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-7-3, operators of rental properties in Prospect Heights—including apartment buildings, rooming houses, and short-term rental properties—are expected to consent to annual inspections as a condition of holding a rental license. Compliant operators generally respond to inspection requests by providing access at reasonable times to all leased areas and central facilities. Maintaining records of inspection dates and any corrective actions taken is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-7-3 of the Prospect Heights Property Rental Code gives tenants a role in the inspection process: a tenant or person in charge of a dwelling unit may be asked to grant permission for an inspector to enter, and that permission is interpreted as access to the leased space and shared facilities. If permission is refused, the city administrator has the authority to pursue a court warrant to conduct the inspection. Tenants who have questions about their rights during an inspection process may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full ordinance for 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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