Romeoville Title XV Ch. 153 Rental Property Inspections § 153.33
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY/RENTAL INSPECTIONS FOR MULTI-UNIT COMPLEXES
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(A) For the propose of this section, a MULTI-UNIT COMPLEX shall consist of and include any development containing or having appropriate development approvals from the village to contain 175 or more residential rental properties under common ownership, which is professionally managed by personnel employed by or under contract to the owner thereof, and which includes the following listed amenities: (1) A clubhouse or common building intended and available for use by multi-unit complex residents; (2) Recreational facilities for multi-unit complex residents, including, but not necessarily limited to, a swimming pool, fitness center or outdoor patio/gathering area; and (3) Common open space improved with pedestrian walking paths or sidewalks and areas for pet exercise. (B) The owner, agent or person in charge of any existing multi-unit(s) complex shall notify the village requesting an immediate inspection for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a rental property within a multi-unit complex by making application in accordance with the provisions of § 153.18 . Such request shall also be accompanied by the submission to the village of written documentation that the furnace has passed a safety inspection performed by a licensed HVAC contractor within the 12 months prior to the request/application for the rental inspection. (C) The Code Official shall inspect the premises within three working days, or sooner, and issue a certificate of occupancy upon finding that the premises comply with the provisions of §§ 153.30 (B), 153.31 and 153.32 (B). (D) The owner, agent or person in charge of the code existing multi-unit complex shall accompany the village inspector during the conduct of the inspection the rental property in question, and the proposed occupant(s) of the rental property shall also be permitted to attend the inspection; the village shall make reasonable efforts as requested by the proposed occupant(s) to schedule inspections to accommodate attendance at the inspection by the proposed occupant(s) of the rental property; provided that all such inspections shall occur during the regular business hours of the village code enforcement department. In the event that the premises do not comply with such provisions, then the Code Official shall schedule a reinspection within three working days or sooner after receiving notice from the owner, agent or person in charge of any existing multi-unit complex. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for in any rental property within a multi-unit complex until such time as an inspection or reinspection results in a determination that the rental property in question has achieved compliance with the provisions of §§ 153.30 (B), 153.31 and 153.32 (B). The fee for each inspection and reinspection shall be as set forth from time to time in Chapter 43. Rental inspections of occupied rental properties in multi-unit complexes shall also be subject to the payment of an additional fee as set forth from time to time in Chapter 43. (E) A certificate of occupancy issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of issuance, notwithstanding any changes in occupancy during such three year period; provided, however, that upon any change in the occupancy of the relevant rental property to which the certificate of occupancy pertains, the owner, agent or person in charge of any existing multi-unit complex shall provide the village with an affidavit including the name and contact information as to the new or different occupants of such rental property, and attesting to the fact that such rental property is then in compliance with the provisions of all applicable ordinances, including, but not limited to, the provisions of §§ 153.30 (B), 153.31 and 153.32 (B). (F) The inspectional procedures and requirements set forth in this section shall be applicable to all rental property inspections within multi-unit complexes conducted or required on or after July 1, 2021. Certificates of occupancy for rental properties in multi-unit complexes issued prior to July 1, 2021 shall remain in force and effect for a period of three years from their initial date of issuance, but the owner, agent or person in charge of any existing multi-unit complex for which such a certificate of occupancy has been issued shall be required to comply with the requirements of division (E) above; thereafter, the owner, agent or person in charge of the multi-unit complex in which any such rental property was located shall apply for and obtain rental inspections and certificates of occupancy in accordance with the requirements of this section. (G) Any tenant or occupant of a rental property within a multi-unit complex may at any time apply for a rental inspection for the purpose ascertaining whether or not the rental property in question is then in compliance with the provisions of this chapter by making application for such inspection to the village, and providing a copy of the same to the owner, agent or person in charge of any existing multi-unit complex. The tenant or occupant of the rental property in question shall be responsible for the payment of applicable fees for such an inspection, and the inspection shall otherwise be conducted pursuant to this section. (Prior Code, § 155.13) (Ord. 2340-95, passed 6-7-1995; Ord. 25-2031, passed 12-17-2025)
Romeoville Title XV Ch. 153 § 153.33 establishes a distinct inspection and certificate-of-occupancy process for large residential rental developments—defined as complexes of 175 or more units under common ownership that are professionally managed and include a clubhouse, recreational facilities, and common open space with walking paths. Before any rental unit in such a complex may be occupied, the village must inspect it and issue a certificate of occupancy confirming compliance with the applicable code standards; that certificate remains valid for three years regardless of tenant turnover, though ownership must file an affidavit with updated occupant information whenever a new tenant moves in. Inspections must be completed within three working days, and no unit may be occupied until it passes; fees for inspections and reinspections are set by Chapter 43.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multi-unit complexes as defined under § 153.33 are generally expected to initiate the inspection process before each new occupancy by submitting an application consistent with § 153.18, along with documentation showing a licensed HVAC contractor has inspected the furnace within the prior 12 months. A representative of the complex must accompany the village inspector during every inspection, and if a unit fails, a reinspection must be requested promptly so that no unit is occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. Each time occupancy changes during the three-year certificate period, compliant operators submit an affidavit to the village attesting to the new occupant's information and the unit's continued code compliance under §§ 153.30(B), 153.31, and 153.32(B).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 153.33, tenants and prospective occupants of rental units in qualifying multi-unit complexes have the right to attend the pre-occupancy inspection, and the village is required to make reasonable scheduling efforts to accommodate that attendance during regular business hours. No certificate of occupancy should be issued—and a unit should not be occupied—until it has been found compliant with the relevant code provisions, giving tenants a basis to raise compliance questions if that process was not followed. Additionally, § 153.33(G) allows any current tenant or occupant to independently request a rental inspection at any time to verify whether their unit meets code requirements; tenants interested in understanding their options may wish to contact the Romeoville code enforcement department or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance.
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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