Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-8-2
STRUCTURES WEATHER TIGHT
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Every foundation, roof and exterior wall, door, skylight and window shall be reasonably weather-tight, water-tight, damp free and vermin proof and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. Exterior surface materials including but not limited to wood and metal shall be properly coated when required for weatherproofing to prevent deterioration.
Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-8-2 establishes that all exterior building components — including foundations, roofs, walls, doors, skylights, and windows — must be maintained in a condition that keeps out weather, water, moisture, and vermin. The rule also requires that exterior surface materials such as wood and metal be properly coated whenever coating is necessary to prevent deterioration. This standard applies to the building as a whole and is an ongoing maintenance obligation, not a one-time requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-8-2, compliant property operators routinely inspect foundations, roofs, exterior walls, doors, skylights, and windows to confirm they remain weather-tight, water-tight, damp-free, and vermin-proof. Operators also assess exterior surface materials — including wood and metal — and apply appropriate coatings whenever weatherproofing is needed to prevent deterioration. Keeping dated maintenance records and inspection logs is a common practice that helps demonstrate 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.
Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-8-2 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a rental unit's exterior components — such as the roof, windows, doors, or foundation — allow in water, moisture, drafts, or vermin, or when exterior surfaces are visibly deteriorating due to lack of protective coating. Tenants who observe these conditions may document them with photographs and written notices to the landlord, and may also contact the Park Ridge code enforcement authority to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options are generally available when a property fails to meet this standard.
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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