Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-18
Inspections (Tilton Rental Properties Ordinance)
Operative Text
Upon notice to the record owner of the vacation of their rental property, whether it be voluntary or through eviction, foreclosure or any action that has otherwise resulted in the rental property being unoccupied, the owner shall notify the Village and shall allow the appropriate Village authorities to enter the rental property and perform an inspection of the premises prior to any new tenant establishing occupancy of the property. Any violations noted by the inspector shall be cured at least 10 days prior to a new tenant establishing occupancy of the property, and the property shall remain subject to reinspection prior to a new tenant establishing occupancy of the property.
Under Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-18, whenever a rental property becomes vacant—whether through a tenant voluntarily leaving, eviction, foreclosure, or any other circumstance—the property owner is required to notify the Village and permit authorized Village officials to inspect the unit before any new tenant moves in. If the inspection reveals code violations, those violations must be corrected at least ten days before a new occupant takes possession. The property may also be subject to a follow-up reinspection to confirm compliance before new occupancy begins.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-18 generally notify the Village promptly upon a unit becoming vacant, regardless of how the vacancy arose, and coordinate access for Village inspectors before marketing the unit for re-occupancy. Compliant operators address any cited violations well in advance of the ten-day pre-occupancy deadline and schedule any required reinspection before allowing a new tenant to move in. Keeping records of vacancy notices, inspection dates, and repair completions supports a clear compliance trail under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-18, prospective tenants have an interest in knowing that the unit they are about to occupy should have passed a Village inspection and had any noted violations corrected at least ten days before they move in. If a new tenant has reason to believe this inspection process was not followed, they may consider contacting the Village of Tilton directly to inquire about the inspection status of the property. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Illinois municipal housing codes can help explain what options may be available when a landlord has not complied with pre-occupancy inspection requirements.
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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