Schiller Park CHAPTER 98: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS § 98.10
INSPECTION UPON SALE
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(A) No multiple family building shall be sold unless the seller furnishes the buyer with a presale inspection report dated no more than 120 days prior to the date of closing and dated no later than the day of the closing on the sale of said multiple family building. Said report shall be based on an inspection by the Building Official of all dwelling units and all interior and exterior common areas. The report shall state that such unit or building, as the case may be, complies with all applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations of the Village or, in the alternative, list with specificity the manner in which such unit or building does not comply with all applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations. The request for a presale inspection must be made, in writing to the Building Official, not less than 30 days prior to the scheduled date of the closing. The presale inspection fee shall be based on the number of inspector hours required to make said inspections and prepare the required report. The fee shall be $40 per hour per inspector. In the event a presale inspection report is requested and the annual inspection authorized by this subchapter has not yet been performed for the current license year, the license fee paid for the current license year shall be credited towards the presale inspection fee. The presale inspection fee shall be paid in the office of the Department of Community Development at the time of delivery of the presale inspection report. (B) An inspection made pursuant to this section satisfies the annual inspection authorized by § 98.07 . A sale for purposes of this section includes contract sales, exchanges, conversions to condominiums, and transfers of possession or control of any multiple family building. Any person participating in such a sale in violation of this section, either as seller, buyer, or by receipt of a sales commission, in connection therewith shall be deemed in violation of this section and be subject to the penalties as provided for in this code. Any contract executed in violation of this section shall be voidable by the buyer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any buyer shall be responsible for complying with each and every provision of this subchapter. Within 5 days of receipt of a presale inspection report, the buyer shall submit to the Building Official an executed letter setting forth a timeframe within which the buyer shall remediate any outstanding violations of the ordinances, codes, and regulations listed on said presale inspection report. (Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 95-1909, passed 1-28-95; Am. Ord. 99-2148, passed 1-12-99; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18) Penalty, see § 98.99
Schiller Park § 98.10 requires that before any multiple-family building changes hands — including through contract sales, exchanges, condo conversions, or transfers of control — the seller must provide the buyer with a presale inspection report prepared by the Village's Building Official. The report, which must be no more than 120 days old at closing, either confirms the property meets all applicable Village codes or itemizes specific violations. Within five days of receiving the report, the buyer must submit a letter to the Building Official committing to a remediation timeline for any listed violations. Contracts executed without this report are voidable by the buyer, and anyone participating in a non-compliant sale — seller, buyer, or commission recipient — may face penalties under § 98.99.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Schiller Park § 98.10, sellers of multiple-family buildings generally submit a written inspection request to the Building Official at least 30 days before the scheduled closing date. Compliant sellers ensure the resulting presale inspection report is dated no more than 120 days before closing and pay the $40-per-hour-per-inspector fee at the Department of Community Development when the report is delivered. If the property's annual inspection under § 98.07 has not yet occurred for the current license year, the license fee already paid may be credited toward the presale inspection fee, so operators typically track both inspection cycles to manage costs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Schiller Park § 98.10 gives buyers of multiple-family buildings the right to receive a presale inspection report before closing, and any contract completed without one is voidable at the buyer's option. Tenants living in buildings undergoing a sale may find this provision relevant because the inspection covers all dwelling units and common areas, and any identified code violations must be addressed by the new owner within a timeframe committed to in writing. Residents who believe a sale occurred without the required inspection or that outstanding violations were not remediated may consider contacting the Village's Department of Community Development or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options under § 98.10.
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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