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East St. Louis — Ch. 26 Art. XX Roominghouses § 26-1212

Smoking in bed

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Operative Text

East St. Louis — Ch. 26 Art. XX Roominghouses § 26-1212
Smoking in bed in roominghouses shall be prohibited, and notices of such prohibition shall be posted in each sleeping room.
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Plain English

Section 26-1212 of East St. Louis's rooming house regulations prohibits smoking in bed within rooming houses. In addition to the outright ban, the rule requires that written notices communicating this prohibition be displayed in every sleeping room. The provision applies to all rooming houses subject to Chapter 26, Article XX.

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For Property Managers

Operators of rooming houses covered by § 26-1212 are expected to maintain a strict no-smoking-in-bed policy throughout their properties. Compliant operators typically post clearly visible notices in each individual sleeping room informing occupants of this prohibition. Keeping records of when and where notices are posted can help 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.

For Tenants

Under § 26-1212, tenants residing in rooming houses have the right to sleep in a room where a no-smoking-in-bed notice is visibly posted. If a notice is absent from a sleeping room, or if the prohibition is not being enforced, tenants may consider raising the issue with local housing or code enforcement authorities in East St. Louis. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local rooming house regulations can help occupants understand what 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.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 26-1181

Related Rules

§ 27-163
Definitions
§ 78B-6a-405
Limitations on tobacco and drug nuisance actions.
§ 5:10-17.2
No smoking signs

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