Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9B-17
ENFORCEMENT COSTS
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A. If any court of competent jurisdiction finds that any licensee has violated any provision(s) of this code, such court shall award to the village all of the village’s costs related to the enforcement of this code, including, but not limited to, court costs, attorney fees, building inspector costs and administrative costs. B. In the event any court fails or refuses to award the village all of its costs as provided for hereinabove, such unpaid costs shall constitute an additional license fee which shall be due and payable prior to the renewal of any license for the single-family rental dwelling in question. Such additional license fee shall be in addition to the license fee otherwise required by the provisions of section 3-9B-5 of this article. No license shall be renewed until such time as all costs provided for by this section have been paid. (Ord. 2025-11, 4-3-2025)
Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9B-17 establishes that when a court finds a rental property licensee has violated the residential rental code, the village is entitled to recover all enforcement-related costs, including court costs, attorney fees, building inspector costs, and administrative expenses. If a court does not award the full amount, any unpaid costs are automatically reclassified as an additional license fee that must be paid before the affected rental license can be renewed. This mechanism ensures the village can recoup enforcement expenses regardless of the outcome of any individual court proceeding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-9B-17, operators of single-family rental dwellings in Woodridge who are found in violation of the residential rental code face not only the direct consequences of that violation but also a mandatory award of the village's full enforcement costs. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in accordance with all code requirements to avoid triggering this cost-recovery mechanism. If enforcement costs go unpaid after a court proceeding, those amounts convert to an additional license fee that blocks renewal of the rental license until fully satisfied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-9B-17 of Woodridge's Residential Rental Ordinance is primarily a cost-recovery tool that the village uses against landlords found to have violated the rental code, and it signals that the village has a financial incentive to pursue enforcement actions. Tenants who believe their landlord is violating the residential rental code may report concerns to the village, which can initiate enforcement proceedings under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help renters understand how code enforcement processes in Woodridge may relate to their housing 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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