University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1466-07
Interpretation of certificates as warranty
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In issuing a certificate of inspection, the Village does not intend to, nor does it, warrant, insure or guarantee to the holder thereof, to his or her assignee or to any other interested person, that there are no violations of any of the provisions of these Codified Ordinances or of the laws of the State or of the United States.
Under University Park § 1466-07, when the Village issues a certificate of inspection for a housing unit, that certificate carries no implied warranty or guarantee. The document does not represent that the property is free of code violations under local ordinances, Illinois state law, or federal law. The certificate is an administrative record of inspection, not a clean bill of legal compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in University Park should understand that receiving a certificate of inspection under § 1466-07 does not shield them from liability for code violations that may exist on the property. A compliant operator continues to monitor the property for ordinance and statutory violations regardless of whether a certificate has been issued. Holding a certificate does not substitute for ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 1466-07, tenants should be aware that a landlord's possession of a Village inspection certificate does not mean the property has been declared free of housing code violations. If a tenant believes conditions on the property violate local ordinances or state or federal law, that certificate cannot be used by a landlord as a defense against those concerns. Tenants may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority to understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available.
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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