Illinois § 27
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27.
In addition to the duties otherwise prescribed by this act, the Illinois Housing Development Authority shall: (a) Either through its members or agents duly authorized by it, enter in or upon and inspect the lands, property, equipment, buildings, plants and offices of a housing corporation and make personal inspection of all places to which their duties relate. Nothing in this act shall be construed to alter the provisions of the statutes of this state prescribing the qualifications of persons authorized by law to plan and supervise the construction, enlargement or alteration of buildings. (b) Order repairs to buildings owned or operated by a housing corporation which are necessary to protect the health and safety of the occupants thereof, or to protect the security of the investment. (c) Order every housing corporation to do such acts as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of law, the rules and regulations adopted by the Illinois Housing Development Authority, or the terms of any application, contract or agreement approved by the Illinois Housing Development Authority; or to refrain from doing any acts in violation thereof. (d) Examine every housing corporation and keep informed as to its general condition, capitalization, and the manner in which its property is constructed, leased, operated, or managed, in order to insure compliance with all provisions of law and with the orders and regulations of the Illinois Housing Development Authority. (e) Prescribe uniform forms and methods of keeping accounts, records and books for such corporations, and prescribe accounts to which particular outlays and receipts shall be entered, charged or credited. (f) Require every housing corporation to file with the Illinois Housing Development Authority annually or oftener, at such times and for such period as may be prescribed by the Illinois Housing Development Authority, reports containing such information and in such form as the Illinois Housing Development Authority may prescribe, to be verified by the oath of an executive officer, manager or receiver, if any, of the corporation. Every housing corporation shall furnish to the Illinois Housing Development Authority all information required by it to carry into effect the provisions of this act, and shall make specific answer to all questions submitted by the Illinois Housing Development Authority. (g) Supervise the operation of each completed project of a housing corporation, in order to enforce the provisions of this act and to protect the health and safety of the occupants; to protect the security of the investment; and to prescribe rules and regulations as to the leasing of apartments therein. (h) From time to time make, amend and repeal rules and regulations for carrying into effect the provisions of this act. (Source: P.A. 76-1176.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 27
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 27 cover?
Section 27 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.
How do I cite Illinois § 27?
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