Schiller Park CHAPTER 98: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS § 98.29
OWNER LIABILITY FOR ACTS AND OMISSIONS
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Every act or omission of whatsoever nature constituting a violation of any provision of this subchapter by any officer, director, manager, trustee, employee, agent or managing agent of any owner shall be deemed to be the act of such owner, and such owner shall be punishable in the same manner as if such act or omission had been done or omitted by owner personally. (Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18)
Schiller Park § 98.29 establishes that when any officer, director, manager, employee, agent, or other representative of a rental property owner commits a violation of the residential rental dwelling subchapter, that violation is legally attributed to the owner themselves. The owner faces the same penalties and consequences as if they had personally committed the act or omission. This rule closes a potential gap where owners might otherwise avoid accountability by pointing to the actions of intermediaries.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Schiller Park § 98.29, property owners are held directly responsible for the conduct of everyone they employ or authorize to act on their behalf — including property managers, leasing agents, and maintenance staff. Compliant operators generally maintain clear oversight of their representatives, provide training on local rental regulations, and establish internal policies to prevent subchapter violations. Because liability flows directly to the owner regardless of who physically committed the act, robust supervision of all agents and employees is a hallmark of responsible operation under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Schiller Park § 98.29 means that if a property manager, agent, or employee violates the residential rental dwelling subchapter, tenants do not need to identify or pursue only that individual — the owner is equally on the hook. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider documenting the conduct, noting who was involved, and exploring complaint options with the Village of Schiller Park or a local tenant-rights organization. Because this provision attributes representative conduct directly to the owner, it can be a relevant point when raising a violation in any formal proceeding.
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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