Park Forest — Ch. 18 Art. III Housing § 18-287
Basic equipment and facilities
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No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein which does not comply with the following: (1) Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system. (2) Every dwelling unit shall contain a room which affords privacy to a person within the room and which is equipped with a flush water closet, a lavatory basin, and a bathtub or shower, in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system. (3) Every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be properly connected with both hot and cold water lines. (4) Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall have adequate rubbish storage facilities, the type and location of which conform with applicable sections of this Code and village ordinances. (5) Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall have adequate garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers, the type and location of which conform with applicable sections of this Code and village ordinances. (6) Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall have safe, unobstructed means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level. (7) Every dwelling shall have in operation water-heating facilities which are properly installed, maintained in safe and good working condition, properly connected with the required hot water lines and capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower at a temperature of not less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Park Forest Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-287 establishes a baseline set of physical requirements that every dwelling unit must meet before it can be occupied. These requirements include a functioning kitchen sink, a private bathroom with a toilet, basin, and tub or shower, hot and cold water connections throughout, adequate rubbish and garbage facilities, a safe unobstructed exit to open ground-level space, and a water heater capable of delivering water at no less than 120°F to all required fixtures. No dwelling may be occupied—whether by an owner or a renter—unless all of these conditions are satisfied simultaneously.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-287, compliant operators ensure that every unit they offer for occupancy is equipped with all required fixtures—kitchen sink, private bathroom, hot and cold water lines, and a properly functioning water heater delivering at least 120°F—before a tenant moves in and throughout the tenancy. Operators also maintain adequate rubbish and garbage storage in locations that conform to applicable village ordinances, and keep all means of egress clear and unobstructed at all times. Routine inspections and prompt repair of any deficient fixture or facility are the hallmarks of ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-287 gives occupants a clear baseline: the dwelling they rent must include a working kitchen sink, a private bathroom with toilet and tub or shower, hot and cold water at every required fixture, a water heater producing at least 120°F, proper waste storage, and a safe unobstructed exit. If any of these elements are missing or in disrepair, a tenant may have grounds to raise the deficiency as a housing code violation with the Village of Park Forest's code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document conditions, what complaint processes may be available, and how § 18-287 might apply to a particular set of facts.
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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