Illinois § 11-31.1-9
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11-31.1-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-31.1-9.
Defenses to code violations. It shall be a defense to a code violation charged under this Division if the owner, his attorney, or any other agent or representative proves to the hearing officer's satisfaction that: (a) The code violation alleged in the notice does not in fact exist, or at the time of the hearing the violation has been remedied or removed; (b) The code violation has been caused by the current property occupants and that in spite of reasonable attempts by the owner to maintain the dwelling free of such violations, the current occupants continue to cause the violations; (c) An occupant or resident of the dwelling has refused entry to the owner or his agent to all or a part of the dwelling for the purpose of correcting the code violation. (Source: P.A. 89-372, eff. 1-1-96.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 11-31.1-9
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11-31.1-9 cover?
Section 11-31.1-9 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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