Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-860
Sale of secondhand bedding (Chicago Health Nuisances Ordinance)
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(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: "Act" means the Illinois Safe and Hygienic Bed Act, 410 ILCS 68/1. "Bedding", "manufacturer", "renovator", rebuilder", "repairer", "sanitizer", and "secondhand material" have the meaning ascribed to those terms in Section 410 ILCS 68/5 of the Act. "Secondhand bedding" means bedding that is made in whole or part from secondhand material or that has been previously used or owned. (b) Every manufacturer, renovator, rebuilder, repairer and sanitizer of bedding whose product is sold in the city shall comply with the Act. (c) Every person who sells at retail any secondhand bedding shall post in a conspicuous location nearby the secondhand bedding a written notice in English, Spanish, Polish and Chinese that the bedding is made in whole or part from secondhand material or was previously owned or used. (d) Every person who sells at retail any secondhand bedding shall provide to the purchaser of such secondhand bedding a written notice in English, Spanish, Polish and Chinese that the bedding is made in whole or part from secondhand material or has been previously owned or used. (e) Every person who sells at retail any new or secondhand bedding shall inspect all material for soiling, malodor, and pest infestation, including bed bugs, prior to use, sale or distribution of the bedding. If any material in the bedding appears to be soiled, malodorous or infested with pests, the person shall not use, sell or distribute such bedding. If the bedding is infested with bed bugs, the person shall dispose of such bedding and material in an enclosed plastic bag and labeled as being infested with bed bugs. (Added Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 55787, § 5) Editor's note - Per Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 55787, § 6, §§ 7-28-810 - 7-28-900 become effective on 12-23-13.
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-860 governs the sale of secondhand bedding in Chicago. It requires that anyone who sells secondhand bedding at retail post multilingual notices—in English, Spanish, Polish, and Chinese—disclosing that the bedding is secondhand, and provide the same disclosure in writing to each buyer. The provision also mandates that all bedding, new or used, be inspected for soiling, odors, and pest infestation before sale, and that any bed-bug-infested material be sealed in a labeled plastic bag and disposed of rather than sold.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who sell, donate, or distribute bedding—such as through furnished-unit turnover or on-site sales—should be aware that Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-860 applies to retail sellers of secondhand bedding in the city. Compliant operators typically post conspicuous multilingual notices near any secondhand bedding offered for sale and hand each purchaser a written disclosure in all four required languages. They also conduct pre-sale inspections of all bedding for soiling, odors, and pests, and they bag, label, and dispose of any bed-bug-infested material rather than placing it back into circulation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you purchase secondhand bedding in Chicago, Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-860 gives you the right to receive a written notice—in English, Spanish, Polish, or Chinese—disclosing that the bedding is made from secondhand material or was previously used. If a seller failed to provide that disclosure or sold you bedding that was soiled, malodorous, or pest-infested, you may have grounds to raise a violation with the Chicago Department of Housing or another relevant city authority. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with Chicago municipal code can help you understand what options may be available.
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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