Chicago Heights — Ch. 22 Housing, Dangerous Buildings and Structures § 22-6
Unlawful to permit the existence or occupancy of a dangerous or unsafe building or structure
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful to maintain or permit the existence of any dangerous or unsafe building or structure as defined herein in the city, and it shall be unlawful for the owner, owner's agent, occupant or person in custody of any dangerous, unsafe building or structure to permit the same to remain in a dangerous, unsafe condition, or to occupy a building or structure or permit it to be occupied while it is or remains in a dangerous, unsafe condition.
Chicago Heights Ch. 22 § 22-6 establishes that no dangerous or unsafe building or structure may be maintained or allowed to exist within the city. The rule applies to owners, their agents, occupants, and anyone else in custody of such a property, prohibiting them from allowing a dangerous or unsafe condition to persist. It also bars anyone from occupying, or permitting the occupancy of, a building or structure that remains in a dangerous or unsafe condition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chicago Heights Ch. 22 § 22-6, property owners and their agents are generally expected to actively monitor their buildings and structures for conditions that could be classified as dangerous or unsafe under the city's definitions. Compliant operators typically address hazardous conditions promptly rather than allowing them to persist, and they refrain from renting or otherwise permitting occupancy of any unit or structure that has not been brought into a safe condition. Maintaining documentation of inspections and repairs is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chicago Heights Ch. 22 § 22-6 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a building or structure they occupy is or becomes dangerous or unsafe, since the law prohibits owners and their agents from permitting such conditions to continue. Tenants who believe their housing may violate this provision can consider contacting the Chicago Heights code enforcement or housing authority to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what qualifies as a dangerous or unsafe condition under the city's definitions and what general options may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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