Elmwood Park, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 41B § 41B-13
Violation; Material Breach (Elmwood Park Rental Residential Property Ordinance)
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[Added 7-12-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-45 ] Any violation of the provisions of §§ 41B-8 or 41B-9 of this chapter or Chapter 41C of this Code shall be deemed to be a material breach of any residential rental agreement or any other lease agreement or rental agreement.
Under Elmwood Park Municipal Code ch. 41B § 41B-13, any failure to comply with the requirements set out in §§ 41B-8 or 41B-9 of Chapter 41B, or with Chapter 41C of the Municipal Code, is automatically treated as a material breach of the residential rental agreement or other lease or rental agreement involved. A material breach is a significant legal failure that can affect the rights and obligations of both parties to the agreement. This classification elevates certain regulatory violations beyond mere code infractions and ties them directly to the contractual relationship between landlord and tenant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Elmwood Park's rental regulations should be aware that § 41B-13 links compliance with §§ 41B-8, 41B-9, and Chapter 41C directly to the validity of their lease agreements. Operators who maintain full compliance with those referenced sections avoid the risk of a violation being characterized as a material breach of the rental agreement itself. Keeping thorough records of compliance practices related to those provisions is a common step taken by diligent property managers in jurisdictions with similar rules.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 41B-13, tenants in Elmwood Park may have grounds to treat a landlord's violation of §§ 41B-8, 41B-9, or Chapter 41C as a material breach of the lease agreement, which can carry significant legal consequences for the landlord. Tenants who believe such a violation has occurred may consider documenting the issue, contacting local housing or municipal authorities, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about available options. Consulting with a licensed attorney familiar with Elmwood Park's Municipal Code can help clarify how this provision may apply to a particular set of circumstances.
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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