Carbondale Title 4 Ch. 4 Housing Code § 4-4-2
PURPOSE OF HOUSING CODE
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The purpose of sections 4-4-1 through 4-4-16 of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the people of the city by establishing minimum standards governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, multiple dwellings, rooming units and premises; establishing minimum standards governing utilities, facilities and other physical components and conditions essential to make dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, rooming houses, multiple dwellings and premises safe, sanitary and fit for human habitation; fixing certain responsibilities and duties of the owners, operators, agents and occupants of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, multiple dwellings and rooming units unfit for human habitation; and fixing penalties for the violations declared to be remedial and essential to the public interest and it is intended that sections 4-4-1 through 4-4-16 of this chapter be liberally constructed to effectuate the purposes as stated above. (Ord. 84-103)
Carbondale Title 4 Ch. 4 Housing Code § 4-4-2 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's housing code, which spans sections 4-4-1 through 4-4-16. The code sets minimum standards for the condition, occupancy, and maintenance of all types of residential dwellings and premises, and assigns responsibilities to owners, operators, agents, and occupants. It also authorizes penalties for violations, and directs that the entire code be interpreted broadly to advance public health, safety, morals, and welfare.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Carbondale Title 4 Ch. 4 Housing Code § 4-4-2 signals that the housing code is designed to be read expansively, meaning compliance obligations for owners, operators, and agents are interpreted broadly rather than narrowly. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties to meet the minimum standards for condition, occupancy, utilities, and facilities outlined throughout sections 4-4-1 through 4-4-16. Understanding this foundational purpose provision helps property managers anticipate how local authorities may apply specific code requirements across the full range of residential property types.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Carbondale Title 4 Ch. 4 Housing Code § 4-4-2 establishes that tenants in all types of residential dwellings are entitled to housing that meets minimum standards for safety, sanitation, and fitness for human habitation. Because the code is intended to be liberally construed, occupants may find that its protections apply broadly to a wide range of conditions and circumstances. Tenants who believe their housing falls short of these standards may consider documenting conditions, contacting local code enforcement, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
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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