Rosemont CHAPTER 5: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGULATIONS § 4-5-4
INSPECTIONS
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A. The Department of Public Safety, or its duly authorized agent, shall conduct an inspection to determine whether the rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit for which an initial residential rental license is sought is in compliance with all applicable ordinances and any other applicable laws, rules or regulations, before issuing an initial residential rental license; a temporary license for not more than ninety (90) days, may be issued pending the completion of an inspection. In the event the first inspection indicates that there are conditions on the premises of the rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit which violate this chapter or any other applicable ordinance, law, rule or regulation, the Department, or its designee, shall notify the applicant as to the steps which must be taken in order to bring the premises into compliance with all applicable ordinances and any other applicable laws, rules or regulations and shall schedule a followup inspection to determine whether sufficient corrective action has been taken to bring the premises into compliance with all applicable ordinances and any other applicable laws, rules or regulations. Additional followup inspections may be scheduled; provided, that if there are more than two (2) followup inspections after the first inspection, the applicant shall be assessed a noncompliance inspection service charge as established in subsection 4-5-5 B of this chapter. A residential rental license shall not be issued for any premises until all violations on the premises have been corrected; except, that any temporary residential rental license may remain in effect until it is due to expire. B. The Department of Public Safety, or its duly authorized agent, is hereby authorized and directed to inspect the premises of any rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit in response to a complaint that there is a violation of this chapter or any other applicable ordinance, law, rule or regulation. The Department has the authority to make periodic inspections of any premises for which a residential rental license has been issued for the purpose of determining whether the premises is in violation of this chapter or any other applicable ordinance, law, rule or regulation. If the owner or occupant of the premises to be inspected does not consent to the inspection, the Department or its duly authorized agent, is authorized to apply to the Circuit Court of Cook County for a warrant that will permit the Department or its duly authorized agent, to enter onto the premises for the purpose of making the inspection. In the event the inspection indicates that there are conditions on the premises of the rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit which violate this chapter or any other applicable ordinance, law, rule or regulation, the Department or its designee, shall take action as provided in subsection 4-5-9A of this chapter. (Ord. 2007-3-6H, 3-6-2007)
Under Rosemont CHAPTER 5: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGULATIONS § 4-5-4, the Department of Public Safety is required to inspect rental dwellings, rental units, rooming houses, and rooming units before an initial residential rental license is issued, though a temporary license of up to 90 days may be granted while the inspection is pending. If violations are found, the applicant must be notified and given the opportunity to correct them, with follow-up inspections scheduled as needed; however, more than two follow-up inspections trigger an additional noncompliance service charge. The Department also has authority to conduct complaint-driven and periodic inspections of already-licensed properties, and may seek a court warrant from the Circuit Court of Cook County if entry is refused.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers seeking an initial residential rental license under § 4-5-4 should ensure their rental dwelling or rooming unit is in full compliance with applicable ordinances and regulations before the Department of Public Safety conducts its required inspection. When violations are identified, compliant operators promptly address all cited conditions and complete corrective work before any scheduled follow-up inspections, keeping in mind that more than two follow-up inspections after the first will result in a noncompliance inspection service charge as outlined in § 4-5-5 B. Operators of already-licensed properties also maintain their premises in ongoing compliance, since § 4-5-4 B authorizes the Department to conduct both complaint-driven and periodic inspections at any time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 4-5-4 B, tenants have a basis to file a complaint with the Rosemont Department of Public Safety if they believe their rental dwelling, rental unit, or rooming unit contains conditions that violate applicable ordinances, laws, rules, or regulations. Upon receiving a complaint, the Department is authorized and directed to inspect the premises, and if violations are confirmed, it is required to take action as provided in § 4-5-9 A of the same chapter. Tenants who believe their housing conditions are substandard may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to better understand the range of options available under § 4-5-4 and related provisions.
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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