Freeburg — Ch. 29 Property Maintenance Policy § 29-1-25
SANITARY CONDITIONS
Operative Text
(A) Every occupant of a structure, building or part thereof shall keep that portion of the structure or premises which he or she occupies in a clean and sanitary condition. (B) Every owner, manager or operator of a building containing two (2) or more dwelling units shall maintain the shared or public areas of the building in a clean and sanitary condition. (1) Disposal of Rubbish. Every occupant of a structure or building shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in rubbish containers equipped with tight-fitting covers. (2) Garbage Disposal Facilities. Every occupant of a structure or part thereof shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in garbage disposal facilities or, if the facilities are not available, by removing all non-burnable matter and securely wrapping the garbage and placing it in tight garbage storage containers or by disposing the garbage in a manner as may be approved by the Village Code or other ordinances. (3) Placement of Garbage. Rubbish and garbage shall not be placed on the front property line for pick-up by the disposal service more than 24 hours prior to the time such pick-up will occur. (4) Building Requirements for Garbage. Every building shall be supplied with an approved garbage disposal facility such as a mechanical sink grinder to be located within each dwelling unit or with approved outside garbage can or cans as required by this Code. The facilities shall be sufficient to meet the needs of the occupants. Outside storage shall be screened on all sides so as not to be visible to adjoining residential structures. (5) Approved Containers. Every structure shall have adequate approved containers and covers for storage of rubbish and the owner, operator, manager or agent in control of a building shall be responsible for the removal of the rubbish. (6) Non-residential Structure. The owner or occupant of a non-residential structure or part thereof shall keep the equipment and fixtures located therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the proper use, operation and maintenance of the equipment and fixtures. Cross reference-- Penalty, see § 29-1-63 .
Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-25 establishes sanitary maintenance responsibilities for both occupants and property owners. Occupants must keep their own living spaces clean and handle rubbish and garbage using approved, covered containers, following specific rules about timing and placement for pickup. Owners, managers, or operators of multi-unit buildings bear responsibility for shared and public areas, must supply adequate garbage disposal facilities, and must ensure outside storage is screened from neighboring residential properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-25, owners and managers of buildings with two or more units are responsible for keeping all shared and common areas clean and sanitary. Compliant operators generally supply each dwelling unit or the building with approved garbage disposal facilities—such as mechanical sink grinders or covered outdoor garbage cans—sufficient for all occupants, and ensure outside storage areas are screened on all sides so they are not visible to adjoining residential structures. Owners and their agents are also responsible for rubbish removal and should confirm that approved, covered containers are available throughout the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-25 places certain sanitary obligations directly on occupants, including keeping their own unit or occupied space clean and disposing of rubbish and garbage in approved, covered containers. Tenants should be aware that garbage and rubbish may not be placed at the front property line for pickup more than 24 hours before the scheduled collection time. If a landlord is failing to maintain shared areas or provide required disposal facilities, tenants may consider documenting the conditions, reviewing the cross-referenced penalty provision at § 29-1-63, and reaching out to the local Village code enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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