Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-3-3
OCCUPANT MAINTAINS PREMISES
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Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall maintain in a sanitary condition and free of any accumulation of litter that part or those parts of the dwelling, dwelling unit and premises thereof that the occupant occupies and controls.
Under Park Ridge Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-3-3, every person who occupies a dwelling or dwelling unit is responsible for keeping the areas they occupy and control clean, sanitary, and free of accumulated litter. The rule places the maintenance obligation directly on the occupant rather than solely on the property owner. It applies to the interior of the unit as well as any portions of the broader premises that fall under the occupant's control.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-3-3, the sanitary upkeep of occupied and controlled spaces is the occupant's responsibility, which can affect how a landlord documents and addresses complaints about litter or unsanitary conditions. Compliant operators typically include clear lease language reinforcing each tenant's duty to maintain their unit and any controlled common areas in accordance with the Property Maintenance Code. Keeping records of property inspections and any notices related to sanitary conditions can help demonstrate that the landlord's own obligations are being met separately from those assigned to occupants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-3-3 of Park Ridge's Property Maintenance Code establishes that tenants are responsible for keeping the areas they occupy and control sanitary and free of litter accumulation. Understanding this obligation can be important when questions arise about who bears responsibility for a particular condition in or around a dwelling unit. Tenants who have questions about how this provision interacts with their lease terms or a landlord's separate maintenance duties may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource.
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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