Highland Park — Title XVII Ch. 174 Property Maintenance and Housing Code § 174.102
International Property Maintenance Code Adopted by Reference
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For the purpose of establishing the minimum regulations governing the conditions and maintenance of all existing property, buildings and structures; the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, is hereby adopted, and by this reference, incorporated as if fully set forth herein with the exception of such portions as are expressly deleted or amended by Section 174.103 of this Chapter.
Section 174.102 of Highland Park's Title XVII, Chapter 174 establishes the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as the governing standard for the condition and upkeep of all existing properties, buildings, and structures within the jurisdiction. By adopting the IPMC by reference, the municipality incorporates its full set of minimum maintenance requirements into local law, except where specific provisions are deleted or modified by Section 174.103. This means the IPMC's standards carry the same legal weight as any other provision of the Highland Park Property Maintenance and Housing Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 174.102, property owners and managers in Highland Park are expected to maintain all buildings and structures in compliance with the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, as locally adopted. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both the IPMC's baseline requirements and the local modifications outlined in Section 174.103, since those amendments govern where the two sets of rules diverge. Routine inspections, timely repairs, and documentation of maintenance activities are among the practices commonly associated with meeting the minimum standards established by this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 174.102 means that tenants in Highland Park are entitled to housing that meets the minimum conditions set by the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted into local law. If a rental unit appears to fall below those standards — such as issues with structural integrity, sanitation, or essential utilities — tenants may have grounds to raise a violation under this provision when engaging with local code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Highland Park's housing code, including the interplay between § 174.102 and the local amendments in Section 174.103, can help residents 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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