Schiller Park CHAPTER 98: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS § 98.16
REPAIRS AND OTHER CORRECTIVE ACTION
Operative Text
(A) Whenever an owner, operator, or agent of a multiple family building, single-family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit fails, neglects, or refuses to make repairs or other corrective action called for by a second order or notice of violation issued pursuant to § 98.15 , the Building Official may undertake such repairs or action, when in his judgment a failure to make them will endanger the public health, safety, or welfare, and the cost of such repairs and action will not exceed 50% of the fair market value of the structure to be repaired. (B) Every owner, operator, or agent of a multiple family building, single-family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit who has received notice of the intention of the Building Official to make repairs or take other corrective action shall give entry and free access to the Building Official for the purpose of making such repairs upon reasonable notice. Any owner, operator, or agent of a multiple family building, single-family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit, who refuses, impedes, interferes with, hinders, or obstructs entry by such agent pursuant to a notice of intention to make repairs or take other corrective action shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each such failure to comply with this section. (C) When repairs are made or other corrective action taken at the direction of the Building Official, the cost of such repairs and corrective action shall constitute a debt in favor of the Village against the owner of the repaired structure. In the event such owner fails, neglects, or refuses to pay the Village the amount of this debt, it shall be recoverable in a civil action against the owner or his successor, brought in a court of competent jurisdiction by the Village which shall possess all rights of a private creditor. (Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 99-2148, passed 1-12-99; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18) Penalty, see § 98.99
Schiller Park § 98.16 establishes a process by which the Building Official may step in and perform repairs or corrective action on a rental property when an owner, operator, or agent has failed to comply with a second violation order under § 98.15 and the inaction threatens public health, safety, or welfare. The cost of any such government-performed repairs becomes a debt owed to the Village by the property owner, recoverable through civil action if unpaid. Property owners and operators are required to allow the Building Official access to carry out those repairs, and blocking or obstructing that access can result in a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per instance of non-compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Schiller Park § 98.16, compliant property owners and operators generally respond promptly to second notices of violation issued under § 98.15 to avoid triggering the Building Official's authority to perform repairs directly. When the Building Official issues a notice of intention to make repairs, operators typically provide reasonable access to the property without interference, since obstruction can result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per occurrence. Any repair costs incurred by the Village become a debt against the property owner and may be pursued through civil litigation, so addressing violations before that stage is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Schiller Park § 98.16 is relevant to tenants because it gives the Village's Building Official authority to step in and make repairs when a landlord has ignored a second violation order under § 98.15 and the conditions pose a risk to public health, safety, or welfare. Tenants who are aware of unaddressed violations may find it useful to contact the Schiller Park Building Department to understand whether a second notice of violation has been issued and whether the Building Official's intervention authority applies. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other protections and what general options exist for addressing persistent repair failures.
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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