Joliet — Ch. 8 Art. VII Property Maintenance Code § 8-354
City's remedies not limited
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This division shall not limit the remedies available to the City of Joliet under any other ordinance including but not limited to any adopted code of the Building Officials Conference of America (BOCA) or section 8-121 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Joliet.
Section 8-354 of Joliet's Property Maintenance Code clarifies that the enforcement tools established in this division are not the only ones available to the city. The City of Joliet retains the ability to pursue remedies under other local ordinances, including adopted BOCA codes and section 8-121 of the City's Code of Ordinances. In other words, this provision functions as a savings clause, ensuring that no single enforcement pathway displaces the others.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-354, property owners and managers in Joliet should understand that compliance with one set of code requirements does not insulate them from enforcement under other applicable ordinances. The city may simultaneously or alternatively pursue action under BOCA-adopted codes or section 8-121, meaning a compliant operator generally monitors obligations across all relevant code chapters, not just this division. Keeping thorough maintenance records and addressing violations promptly across all applicable standards reflects the broader scope of the city's enforcement authority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-354 means that tenants in Joliet may benefit from a wider range of city enforcement tools than those listed in this single division alone. If a property condition goes unaddressed, the city can act under multiple ordinances — including BOCA codes and section 8-121 — which may provide additional avenues for remediation. Tenants who believe their housing conditions violate local standards can contact the City of Joliet's code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand which provisions may apply to their 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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