Elmwood Park, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 41B § 41B-15
Preemption of Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance (Elmwood Park Rental Residential Property Ordinance)
Operative Text
[Added 7-12-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-45 ] Pursuant to the Village's home rule authority and its power to regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals and welfare, the provisions of this chapter shall govern the rights and obligations of tenants and landlord in the rental of residential property within the Village, and shall preempt any ordinances regulating the same by Cook County, including the Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance.
Section 41B-15 of Elmwood Park's Municipal Code establishes that the Village's own residential landlord-tenant rules take precedence over Cook County's Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance within Elmwood Park's boundaries. Enacted in July 2021 under the Village's home rule authority, this provision means that where Elmwood Park has its own regulations on a given landlord-tenant matter, the County-level ordinance does not apply. The Village's chapter 41B is the governing framework for residential rental rights and obligations within Elmwood Park.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating within Elmwood Park should look to Chapter 41B of the Elmwood Park Municipal Code—not the Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance—as the primary source of their compliance obligations. Under § 41B-15, the Village's home rule authority means that Cook County's ordinance is preempted for Elmwood Park rentals, so operators generally align their practices with the Village's own rules. Staying current with Chapter 41B is the baseline for understanding what local law requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants renting in Elmwood Park should be aware that, under § 41B-15, the Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance does not govern their tenancy—Elmwood Park's own Chapter 41B does. This means rights and remedies available under the County ordinance may not apply, and tenants would generally look to the Village's municipal code for the protections that are in effect. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Elmwood Park's local rules can help clarify which provisions of Chapter 41B are relevant to a given situation.
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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