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Realtors tell Belvidere council draft inspections ordinance raises constitutional and practical concerns
Summary
A government-affairs director for Illinois Realtors told the council that the draft ordinance (section 46-54, ordinance 754H) is unclear on inspection scope, timing, fees and appeals, could raise Fourth Amendment concerns, and delegates too much authority to administrative policy.
Neilie Ericson, government affairs director for Illinois Realtors (Northwest Illinois Alliance), told the city council during public comment that the draft inspections ordinance for non-residential and multifamily structures creates legal and practical uncertainty.
"As written, we do believe that it creates uncertainty not just for us…
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