Round Lake — Ch. 15.60 Residential Rental Property Registration and Inspection § 15.60.080
No Warranty Of Habitability
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The issuance of a certificate of compliance shall not be construed as a warranty of habitability of the dwelling unit. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as creating a duty or obligation of the village or its code official or agents and employees to any individual certificate holder or occupant of or visitor to a rental dwelling. (Ord. No. 18-O-30, § 1, 10-15-18)
Section 15.60.080 of Round Lake's residential rental registration ordinance clarifies that when the village issues a certificate of compliance, that document does not serve as a guarantee that the unit meets habitability standards. The certificate is an administrative record of inspection, not a warranty. The provision also makes clear that the chapter does not create any legal duty or obligation on the part of the village, its code official, or their staff toward certificate holders, occupants, or visitors.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.60.080, operators who receive a certificate of compliance should understand that the document confirms an inspection occurred but does not certify the unit as legally habitable in all respects. Compliant operators continue to maintain their properties in accordance with all applicable housing codes independent of the certificate's issuance. Holding a certificate does not transfer habitability obligations away from the property owner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.60.080 makes clear that a certificate of compliance issued under Round Lake's rental registration program is not a warranty that a unit is habitable. Tenants retain whatever habitability rights exist under Illinois law and other applicable codes, separate from this chapter's inspection program. Those who believe their unit has habitability issues may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review remedies available outside of Chapter 15.60, such as state housing codes or local complaint processes.
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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