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East St. Louis — Ch. 26 Art. XX Roominghouses § 26-1210

Sleeping room ventilation, bedding and cleanliness

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
East St. LouisHabitability & Repair

Operative Text

East St. Louis — Ch. 26 Art. XX Roominghouses § 26-1210
(a) Each sleeping room in any roominghouse shall be adequately ventilated and have adequate window space, opening onto a street, yard or court.
(b) The bedding used in such sleeping room shall be clean.
(c) Every sleeping room shall be free from filth and vermin.
(d) The walls, floors and ceilings in each sleeping room and the hallways, stairways, toilet rooms or other parts of such room shall be cleaned, properly repaired and painted as frequently as may be required by the health officer.
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Plain English

East St. Louis Ch. 26 Art. XX § 26-1210 establishes baseline habitability standards for sleeping rooms in roominghouses, covering ventilation, window access, bedding cleanliness, and freedom from filth and vermin. Walls, floors, ceilings, hallways, stairways, and toilet rooms must be cleaned, repaired, and painted as often as the local health officer determines necessary. The rule places these obligations on the roominghouse as a whole, not on any individual occupant.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Operators of roominghouses subject to § 26-1210 generally ensure that each sleeping room has adequate ventilation and windows opening to a street, yard, or court, and that all bedding provided is clean. Compliant operators keep sleeping rooms free of filth and vermin and maintain walls, floors, ceilings, hallways, stairways, and toilet rooms in a cleaned, repaired, and painted condition on a schedule that satisfies the local health officer. Routine inspections and documented maintenance logs are common practices for demonstrating ongoing compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 26-1210 gives roominghouse occupants the right to a sleeping space that is ventilated, free of vermin and filth, and supplied with clean bedding, with common areas maintained to the health officer's standards. Tenants who believe these conditions are not being met may file a complaint with the East St. Louis health department or a local housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help occupants understand available options, including how a documented violation may be raised in a housing proceeding.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 26-1181

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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