Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-3-5
EXTERMINATION
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Every occupant of a single family dwelling shall be responsible for the extermination of vermin including insects, rodents, birds or other pests, on the premises; and every occupant of a dwelling unit in a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination whenever the occupant's dwelling unit is the only one infested. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this subsection, whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a vermin proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infestation exists in two or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling, or in the shared or public parts of any dwelling containing two or more dwelling units, extermination thereof shall be the responsibility of the owner.
Under Park Ridge Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-3-5, responsibility for pest extermination shifts depending on the type of dwelling and the scope of infestation. In a single-family home, the occupant bears responsibility for extermination; in a multi-unit building, the occupant is responsible only when their unit is the sole infested one. However, if an infestation spreads to two or more units, affects shared or common areas, or results from an owner's failure to keep the building vermin-proof, the responsibility falls on the property owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Park Ridge Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-3-5 places extermination duties squarely on property owners when an infestation is found in two or more units, in common or shared areas, or when the building's condition allowed pests to enter in the first place. Compliant operators generally maintain buildings in a vermin-proof state through regular inspections, prompt sealing of gaps or structural deficiencies, and timely engagement of licensed pest-control professionals when needed. Keeping records of maintenance work and extermination services can help demonstrate that the property is being managed in accordance with § 22-3-5.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 22-3-5 of the Park Ridge Property Maintenance Code, tenants in multi-unit buildings have a right to have the owner address extermination when more than one unit is infested, when common areas are affected, or when the infestation stems from the building's failure to be kept vermin-proof. Tenants who believe an owner-side obligation is not being met may consider documenting the infestation with photographs and written communications, then contacting the Park Ridge Code Enforcement division to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand the options available under Art. 22 § 22-3-5 without committing to any particular course of action.
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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