Champaign — Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-72
Satisfaction of compliance; alternatives
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Compliance with the Illinois Accessibility Code or the Americans with Disabilities Act shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of sections 17-71 (13) and (14).
Under Champaign Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-72, a property that already meets either the Illinois Accessibility Code or the Americans with Disabilities Act is considered to have automatically satisfied the accessibility-related requirements set out in subsections 17-71(13) and (14). This provision creates an equivalency: compliance with either of those two established accessibility frameworks is treated as sufficient, without requiring any additional or separate showing of compliance under the local human rights ordinance. The rule effectively gives property owners two recognized pathways to meet the local accessibility standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17-72, operators who have documented compliance with either the Illinois Accessibility Code or the ADA can rely on that compliance to satisfy the accessibility obligations described in §§ 17-71(13) and (14). Compliant operators typically maintain records of inspections, certifications, or design documentation that demonstrate conformance with one of these two frameworks. Keeping that documentation current and readily accessible is a common practice among operators who want to demonstrate ongoing satisfaction of the local requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-72 establishes that the local accessibility requirements of §§ 17-71(13) and (14) are met when a property complies with the Illinois Accessibility Code or the ADA, but it does not limit a tenant's ability to raise concerns if they believe a property falls short of those standards. Tenants who believe accessibility obligations have not been met may consider contacting the Champaign Human Relations Commission, which administers Ch. 17, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information. Understanding which accessibility framework applies to a given property can be an important first step in evaluating whether § 17-72's equivalency actually covers the situation at hand.
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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