West Dundee CHAPTER 27 LICENSING OF RENTAL PROPERTIES § 3-27-4
ENFORCEMENT
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A. The Director, the West Dundee Community Development Department (WDCDD), the Police Chief, and the West Dundee Police Department (WDPD) shall enforce the terms of this chapter by any lawful means, including, but not limited to, proceedings in the circuit court or the Village's Administrative Adjudication program. B. The Director may refuse to issue any permit(s) required by this code for any construction, alteration, installation, razing or other work done in or on any "Building" as defined in this chapter, or any certificate of occupancy required by this code for such a Building, unless the Owner(s) or other applicant for such permit(s) or certificate(s) presents a current certificate of registration for the Building. (Ord. 2025-09, 2-17-2025)
West Dundee CHAPTER 27 § 3-27-4 establishes that multiple local authorities — including the Community Development Department and the Police Department — share responsibility for enforcing the village's rental property licensing rules. Enforcement can proceed through the circuit court or the village's Administrative Adjudication program. Additionally, the Director has the authority to withhold building permits and certificates of occupancy from property owners who cannot show a current certificate of registration for their rental building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-27-4, compliant rental property operators in West Dundee maintain a current certificate of registration for each covered building before applying for any construction, alteration, installation, demolition, or occupancy permits. Because the Director of the West Dundee Community Development Department (WDCDD) is authorized to deny permits outright when registration is not current, operators generally keep registration documentation readily accessible. Enforcement of this chapter can also involve the West Dundee Police Department and may escalate to circuit court or Administrative Adjudication proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-27-4 of West Dundee's rental property licensing chapter means that the village — through the WDCDD and the WDPD — actively enforces registration requirements on landlords, which can affect whether a building is legally permitted to operate. Tenants who believe their building is not properly registered may report concerns to the West Dundee Community Development Department, which shares enforcement authority under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Illinois municipal housing codes can help explain what enforcement options may be available in a given situation.
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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