Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-1-4
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This Code shall apply to all real property located within the incorporated limits of Countryside, Illinois, which contains one or more Rental Units, as defined herein. (Ord. 21-36-O, 9-22-2021)
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-1-4 establishes the geographic and property-type boundaries of the Residential Rental Housing Code. The Code covers any real property situated within the incorporated limits of Countryside, Illinois, that includes at least one Rental Unit as that term is defined elsewhere in the ordinance. Properties falling outside those city limits, or that contain no Rental Units, are not subject to this Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-14-1-4, property owners and managers operating any rental property within Countryside's incorporated limits are subject to the full requirements of the Residential Rental Housing Code. Compliant operators generally confirm whether each of their properties falls within those incorporated boundaries and whether any unit qualifies as a Rental Unit under the Code's definitions. Keeping accurate records of property locations and unit classifications helps demonstrate compliance with this foundational scope provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 8-14-1-4 means that tenants renting a unit within the incorporated limits of Countryside, Illinois, are entitled to the protections the Residential Rental Housing Code provides. If a tenant believes a landlord is not complying with the Code, general enforcement paths include raising the Code's applicability as a defense in relevant proceedings or contacting the City of Countryside directly to inquire about complaint procedures. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Illinois municipal codes can also help clarify whether a specific property falls within the Code's scope.
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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