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Rantoul — Ch. 10 Art. XII Property Maintenance Code § 10-423

Dismissal of complaint

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RantoulRetaliation Protections

Operative Text

Rantoul — Ch. 10 Art. XII Property Maintenance Code § 10-423
(a) If it is determined that the Tenant was served with a five-day, ten-day, or 30-day notice to quit or otherwise terminate the lease prior to the tenant submitting a complaint to the village regarding one or more conditions at or in the rental dwelling, the village shall dismiss the tenant complaint, and not proceed with any inspection.
(b) If at any time the tenant refuses to allow the village inspector or code enforcement officer to inspect the rental dwelling that is the subject of the tenant's complaint, the village shall dismiss the complaint, and not proceed with any inspection.
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Plain English

Rantoul Ch. 10 Art. XII § 10-423 establishes two circumstances under which the village must dismiss a tenant's housing complaint without conducting an inspection. First, if a tenant had already received a notice to quit or terminate the lease before filing the complaint, the complaint is dismissed. Second, if a tenant refuses to allow a village inspector or code enforcement officer to enter and inspect the dwelling at any point during the complaint process, the complaint is likewise dismissed.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 10-423, landlords who have issued a valid five-day, ten-day, or 30-day notice to quit before a tenant files a complaint with the village may find that the complaint is dismissed without an inspection proceeding. Compliant operators generally document the date and method of service for any notice to quit, as this timing is central to how the village evaluates whether to proceed. Maintaining clear records of all notices served can be relevant if a complaint is later filed and the village must determine the sequence of events.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 10-423 affects the viability of a housing complaint filed with the village of Rantoul in two key ways: if a notice to quit was served before the complaint was submitted, or if access to the unit is refused at any point, the village is required to dismiss the complaint. Tenants who have received a notice to quit and are also experiencing habitability concerns may want to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what options remain available outside the village complaint process. Understanding the timing requirements under § 10-423 can help tenants make informed decisions about when and how to seek assistance.

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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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 10-387
IL Muni § 10-410
IL Muni § 10-414
IL Muni § 10-410
IL Muni § 10-414

Related Rules

§ 2A
Reprisal for reporting violations of law, for tenant's union activity, or actions taken pursuant to laws protecting tenants who are victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault or stalking; defense; presumption
§ 47a-20
(Formerly Sec. 19-375a). Retaliatory action by landlord prohibited.
§ 47a-20a
Actions deemed not retaliatory.

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