Lemont — Title 15 Ch. 15.08 Property Maintenance Code § 15.08.010
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There is adopted by reference, as if fully set out in this chapter, that certain code known as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one copy of which has been for a period of more than 30 days prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived and now is on file in the office of the village clerk. State Law reference-- Adoption by reference, 65 ILCS 5/1-3-1 et seq., 50 ILCS 220/1 et seq.
Section 15.08.010 of Lemont's municipal code formally incorporates the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2021 edition, published by the International Code Council, into local law by reference, along with any local amendments. This means the IPMC's standards for property upkeep, safety, and habitability carry the same legal weight as if they had been written directly into Lemont's own ordinances. A copy of the adopted code has been available for public inspection in the village clerk's office for at least 30 days before the ordinance took effect, as required by Illinois state law (65 ILCS 5/1-3-1 et seq.; 50 ILCS 220/1 et seq.).
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lemont Title 15, Ch. 15.08, § 15.08.010, property owners and managers operating within the village are subject to the full requirements of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code as locally amended. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the IPMC's standards covering structural integrity, sanitation, mechanical systems, and exterior upkeep, and ensure their properties meet those benchmarks. The adopted code is available for review at the Lemont village clerk's office, making it accessible for operators who want to understand the specific standards that apply to their properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.08.010 establishes that tenants in Lemont are protected by the standards set out in the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, which covers conditions such as structural safety, heating, plumbing, and general habitability. When a rental unit falls short of those standards, tenants generally have the option of reporting conditions to the appropriate local code enforcement authority, raising maintenance deficiencies in relevant legal proceedings, or seeking guidance from a tenant-rights organization. A copy of the adopted code is on file at the Lemont village clerk's office, which can help tenants understand what conditions the code addresses.
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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