McCook — Ch. 18 Art. XIV Rental Housing § 18-413
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It shall be unlawful for any landlord to: (a) Rent a dwelling unit to a tenant that engages in or facilitates any criminal or quasi-criminal activity as defined by local, state or federal law while in the dwelling unit or in any common area of a building containing a dwelling unit; or (b) Rent a dwelling unit to a tenant that permits or allows the dwelling unit or any common area of a building containing a dwelling unit to be occupied or used by any person engaging in or facilitating any criminal or quasi-criminal activity as defined by local, state or federal law; or (c) Violate or permit the violation of any provision of this article.
McCook Ch. 18 Art. XIV § 18-413 makes it unlawful for a landlord to rent to a tenant who engages in, facilitates, or allows criminal or quasi-criminal activity—as defined by local, state, or federal law—in a dwelling unit or in any common area of the building. The provision also prohibits a landlord from permitting a dwelling unit or common area to be used by any person engaging in such activity. Additionally, any violation of any other provision within Article XIV itself is independently prohibited under this section.
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Under McCook § 18-413, compliant property operators generally maintain awareness of how their rental units and common areas are being used, and take steps to address activity that may constitute criminal or quasi-criminal conduct under applicable law. Operators typically document lease terms that prohibit such activity and respond to credible reports or evidence of violations in a manner consistent with local ordinance requirements. Because § 18-413 also covers permitting others to use a unit for prohibited activity, operators generally ensure that lease agreements address occupancy and guest conduct as well.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
McCook § 18-413 establishes obligations on the landlord side of the rental relationship, but tenants should be aware that the provision can affect their tenancy if criminal or quasi-criminal activity occurs in their unit or in common areas. Tenants who believe a landlord is using this provision improperly—for example, as a pretext for discriminatory enforcement—may have grounds to raise that concern as a defense in any related proceeding or to contact a local tenant-rights organization for general information. Reviewing the full text of Ch. 18 Art. XIV alongside § 18-413 can help tenants understand the broader framework of rights and obligations that apply to their rental 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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