Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-1-4
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The provisions of this Article shall apply uniformly to the construction, maintenance, use and occupancy of all residential and commercial buildings and structures and accessory structures, where applicable, and shall apply uniformly to the alteration, repair, equipment, use, occupancy and maintenance of all existing residential and commercial buildings and structures and accessory structures, within the City irrespective of when or under what code or codes such buildings or structures were originally constructed or rehabilitated.
Park Ridge Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-1-4 establishes that the rules in Article 22 cover all residential and commercial buildings and their accessory structures throughout the city, regardless of when those buildings were built or what code governed their original construction. The scope extends equally to new construction and to existing buildings undergoing alteration, repair, or changes in use or occupancy. No building is exempt from these requirements based on its age or the code under which it was originally permitted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-1-4, property owners and managers operating in Park Ridge should understand that Article 22's maintenance and occupancy standards apply to every residential and commercial property they hold, including older buildings constructed under prior codes. Compliant operators generally apply current maintenance requirements to all structures — including accessory buildings such as garages or sheds — whenever performing repairs, alterations, or changes in use. Keeping records of ongoing maintenance and any rehabilitation work helps demonstrate consistent compliance across a portfolio of properties of varying ages.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 22-1-4 means that tenants in Park Ridge are protected by Article 22's property maintenance standards regardless of how old their building is or what code was in effect when it was built. If a residential unit or its accessory structures appear to fall below the maintenance or habitability standards described in Article 22, tenants can generally raise that concern with the City of Park Ridge's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how the uniform scope of § 22-1-4 may apply to conditions in their specific building.
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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