DeKalb, IL Municipal Code Ch. 10 Landlord-Tenant Regulations § 10.01
Policy Declaration
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It is the purpose of this Chapter and the policy of the City of DeKalb to protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens, to establish rights and obligations of Landlords and Tenants in the rental units in the City, to encourage Landlords and Tenants to resolve disputes, and to sustain a high quality of safe, rental housing. Working together with zero tolerance for criminal activity and vigorous adherence to the provisions of this Chapter, the partnership of the City government, Landlords, and Tenants will better protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents.
Section 10.01 of DeKalb's Municipal Code Chapter 10 establishes the foundational purpose of the city's landlord-tenant regulations: to protect public health, safety, and welfare by defining the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants in rental housing. The provision frames the relationship between the city government, landlords, and tenants as a cooperative partnership aimed at maintaining safe, high-quality rental housing. It also signals a zero-tolerance stance toward criminal activity within that framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As the policy declaration under Ch. 10 § 10.01 makes clear, DeKalb's landlord-tenant regulations are built on a partnership model that expects landlords to actively uphold public health, safety, and welfare standards. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 10's requirements, since § 10.01 signals that the city intends vigorous enforcement of all provisions. Understanding this foundational policy helps property owners contextualize the specific obligations that follow throughout the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10.01 of DeKalb Municipal Code Ch. 10 affirms that the city's rental regulations exist specifically to establish and protect tenant rights alongside landlord obligations. Tenants can look to this policy declaration as the interpretive backdrop for all other provisions in Chapter 10, which are designed in part to encourage dispute resolution and sustain safe housing conditions. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with DeKalb's municipal code can help residents understand how this stated policy applies to specific situations they may encounter.
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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