Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9B-15
OWNER LIABILITY FOR ACTS AND OMISSIONS
Operative Text
Every act or omission of whatsoever nature constituting a violation of any provision of this chapter by any officer, director, manager, trustee, employer, 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. 2025-11, 4-3-2025) 3-9B-16: NONRENEWAL OF LICENSE: A license issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be renewed unless the applicant is otherwise in conformance with the provisions of this chapter, including the correction of existing code violations in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and all other provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2025-11, 4-3-2025)
Under Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9B-15, when any officer, director, manager, agent, or other representative of a property owner commits or fails to commit an act that violates the chapter, that violation is legally attributed to the owner as if the owner had acted personally. This means the owner bears the same legal exposure and potential punishment as the individual who actually performed or omitted the act. The rule closes a common loophole by preventing owners from escaping liability by delegating responsibilities to third parties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-9B-15, property owners in Woodridge are held directly accountable for the conduct of everyone they authorize to act on their behalf — including property managers, agents, and corporate officers. Compliant operators generally maintain clear oversight of all representatives, ensure those individuals are trained on the chapter's requirements, and document their management practices. Because violations by any agent are treated as the owner's own violations, due diligence in selecting and supervising representatives is a standard part of responsible operation under this ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-9B-15 of Woodridge's Residential Rental Ordinance means that if a property manager or agent violates your rights under the chapter, the owner of the property is legally on the hook — not just the individual who acted. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred can raise this attribution rule when reporting concerns to the Village of Woodridge or in any proceeding under the chapter, since the owner cannot deflect responsibility by pointing to an agent or manager. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Woodridge ordinances can help explain what options may be available when pursuing a complaint.
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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