Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-3-2
OWNER MAINTAINS PREMISES
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Every owner of a dwelling containing two or more dwelling units shall maintain in a sanitary condition and free of any accumulation of litter, the shared or public area of the dwelling and premises thereof.
Park Ridge Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-3-2 establishes that owners of residential buildings with two or more units bear responsibility for keeping shared and public areas of those buildings and their grounds clean, sanitary, and free of accumulated litter. The rule applies to common spaces — such as hallways, lobbies, stairwells, and shared outdoor areas — rather than individual units. It places the maintenance obligation squarely on the owner, regardless of tenant activity in those spaces.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-3-2, compliant property owners of multi-unit dwellings routinely inspect and clean all shared and public areas of their buildings and grounds to prevent litter buildup and unsanitary conditions. This typically includes common hallways, entryways, laundry rooms, parking areas, and shared outdoor spaces. Keeping dated maintenance logs and scheduling regular cleanups are practices commonly associated with meeting this type of ongoing obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-3-2 gives tenants in buildings with two or more units a basis to expect that shared and public areas of their building and grounds will be kept sanitary and free of litter — an obligation that falls on the owner. If common areas are not being maintained as the provision requires, tenants may consider documenting the conditions with dated photographs and reporting the issue to the appropriate Park Ridge municipal code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are generally available when a property owner is not meeting maintenance obligations under local code.
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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