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Belvidere — Ch. 22 Art. VII Property Maintenance Code § 22-500

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
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Operative Text

Belvidere — Ch. 22 Art. VII Property Maintenance Code § 22-500
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, (hereinafter, the property maintenance code or "IPMC") as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the property maintenance code for the city. The adoption of the property maintenance code does not in any way limit or abrogate the regulations or codes adopted in section 22-31 of this chapter.
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Plain English

Belvidere Ch. 22 Art. VII § 22-500 formally adopts the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2021 Edition, as the city's governing standard for property upkeep and maintenance. This adoption does not replace or weaken any other local regulations or codes already in place under section 22-31 of the same chapter. In effect, the IPMC sets a baseline of maintenance requirements that applies citywide alongside existing local rules.

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For Property Managers

Under Belvidere Ch. 22 Art. VII § 22-500, property owners and managers operating in Belvidere are generally expected to meet the standards set out in the 2021 IPMC as incorporated into local law. Compliant operators typically familiarize themselves with both the IPMC requirements and the additional local regulations preserved under section 22-31, since both sets of rules apply simultaneously. Reviewing the full chapter helps ensure that no overlapping or supplementary local requirement is overlooked.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Belvidere Ch. 22 Art. VII § 22-500 means that tenants in Belvidere can look to the 2021 IPMC as a baseline standard for the condition and maintenance of their housing. Because local regulations under section 22-31 also remain in force, tenants may have additional protections beyond what the IPMC alone provides. Tenants who believe maintenance standards are not being met can explore options such as contacting the city's code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance.

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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IL Muni § 22-31
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Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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