McCook — Ch. 18 Art. XIV Rental Housing § 18-400
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The purpose of this article is to establish a scheme of regulations designed to prevent, deter and sanction criminal and quasi-criminal activities occurring on or within rental housing in the Village of McCook. The provisions of this article shall not apply to housing for older persons as provided in 42 U.S.C. § 3607, group homes governed by the Specialized Living Centers Act, 405 ILCS 25/1 et seq., or other similar uses governed by state or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Nothing herein shall penalize a tenant or landlord for any action which would be a violation of 65 ILCS 5/1-2-1.5.
McCook Chapter 18, Article XIV, Section 18-400 establishes a regulatory framework aimed at preventing, deterring, and penalizing criminal and quasi-criminal activity in rental housing within the Village of McCook. The article explicitly carves out exemptions for housing designated for older persons under federal fair housing law, group homes regulated by Illinois's Specialized Living Centers Act, and similar uses governed by other state or federal rules. Additionally, the provision makes clear that neither landlords nor tenants can be penalized under this article for any action that would itself constitute a violation of Illinois's home-rule anti-discrimination statute (65 ILCS 5/1-2-1.5).
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Under McCook § 18-400, rental property operators should be aware that this article's regulations are specifically directed at curbing criminal and quasi-criminal activity on rental premises, and compliance obligations flow from that purpose. Operators of properties that qualify as housing for older persons under 42 U.S.C. § 3607, or that function as group homes under the Specialized Living Centers Act, should note that those properties fall outside the article's scope. Compliant operators also take care not to take any action under this article that would itself run afoul of 65 ILCS 5/1-2-1.5, Illinois's municipal anti-discrimination provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
McCook § 18-400 makes clear that the rental housing regulations in Article XIV are intended to address criminal and quasi-criminal activity—not to be used as a tool against tenants in ways that would violate Illinois law, including 65 ILCS 5/1-2-1.5. Tenants living in qualifying housing for older persons or in group homes governed by state or federal law should be aware that this article does not apply to their housing. Tenants who believe they are being penalized in a manner inconsistent with these stated limits may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with McCook's rental housing ordinance for general information about 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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