Loves Park — Ch. 18 Art. VI Property Maintenance Code § 18-131
Property maintenance code adopted
Operative Text
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the property maintenance code of the City of Loves Park, in the State of Illinois for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, the demolition of such existing structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all if the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said property maintenance code on file in the office of the City of Loves Park are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part of hereof, as if fully set out in this legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in section 18-132 of this article.
Section 18-131 of Loves Park's municipal code formally adopts the 2021 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), published by the International Code Council, as the city's governing standard for property upkeep. The code sets minimum requirements for the safety, sanitation, and habitability of all buildings and structures, including standards for utilities and facilities. It also establishes procedures for condemning or demolishing structures deemed unfit for human occupancy, and authorizes the issuance of permits and collection of related fees. Any modifications specific to Loves Park are addressed in the companion provision, § 18-132.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-131, property owners and managers in Loves Park are held to the full requirements of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code as locally adopted. Compliant operators generally keep all buildings, utilities, and facilities in a condition that meets the IPMC's safety and sanitation standards, maintain required permits, and pay applicable fees. Because § 18-132 contains local amendments to the base IPMC, reviewing both sections together is a common practice for operators seeking to understand the complete set of obligations that apply in Loves Park.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-131 establishes that tenants in Loves Park are entitled to occupy housing that meets the 2021 IPMC's standards for safety, sanitation, and habitability. When a rental unit appears to fall short of those standards—such as lacking adequate utilities or presenting unsafe conditions—tenants generally have the option of reporting concerns to the City of Loves Park's code enforcement office, which administers this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how the IPMC standards under § 18-131, along with any local modifications in § 18-132, may apply to conditions in their homes.
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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