Romeoville Title XV Ch. 153 Rental Property Inspections § 153.16
RENTAL OCCUPANCY INSPECTIONS REQUIREMENTS
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No owner, agent or person in charge of any rental properties, including all residential dwelling unit(s) or commercial/industrial rental space, shall allow any other person to occupy the same as a lessee, unless said residential dwelling unit(s) or commercial/industrial rental space has been inspected and approved for occupancy by the local Code Official, and in accordance with the requirements contained within this chapter. A certificate of occupancy issued in connection with the initial construction of any rental property shall satisfy the requirements of this chapter for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a rental property for a period of three years from the date of the issuance thereof. After the expiration of such initial three-year period, all rental properties must thereafter be inspected and receive certificates of occupancy as otherwise provided by this chapter. (Prior Code, § 155.04) (Ord. 2340-95, passed 6-7-1995; Ord. 25-2031, passed 12-17-2025) Penalty, see § 153.99
Under Romeoville Title XV Ch. 153 § 153.16, no rental property — residential or commercial/industrial — may be occupied by a tenant unless the local Code Official has inspected and approved it for occupancy. A certificate of occupancy issued at the time of initial construction satisfies this requirement for three years from its issuance date; after that three-year window closes, the property must be re-inspected and receive a new certificate of occupancy as the chapter directs. This rule applies to all owners, agents, and persons responsible for managing rental properties within Romeoville.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Romeoville should ensure that every unit or commercial space holds a valid, Code Official–approved certificate of occupancy before any new tenant moves in, as required by § 153.16. A certificate tied to original construction covers the property for three years from its issuance; once that period expires, scheduling a fresh inspection and obtaining a renewed certificate is part of standard compliance practice. Maintaining organized records of inspection dates and certificate issuance helps operators track when re-inspection windows open.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 153.16 of Romeoville's rental inspection rules establishes that a tenant has the right to occupy a unit that has been inspected and approved by the local Code Official before move-in. If a tenant has reason to believe their unit was never properly inspected or lacks a current certificate of occupancy, they may raise that concern with the Romeoville Code Official's office or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Reviewing any documentation provided at lease signing — such as a certificate of occupancy — can help a tenant understand whether the property met the requirements of § 153.16 at the time of occupancy.
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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