Schiller Park CHAPTER 98: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS § 98.01
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It is hereby declared that the purpose of this chapter is to protect, preserve, and promote the physical and mental health and social well-being of the people, to prevent and control incidence of communicable diseases, to regulate privately and publicly owned dwellings for the purpose of maintaining adequate sanitation and public health, and to protect the safety of the people and to promote the general welfare by legislation which shall be applicable to all dwellings now in existence or hereafter constructed. It is hereby further declared that the purpose of this subchapter is to insure that the quality of housing is adequate for protection of public health, safety, and general welfare, including: Establishment of minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, and thermal conditions, for safety from fire and accidents, for the use and location and amount of space for human occupancy, and for an adequate level of maintenance; Determination of the responsibilities of owners, operators, and occupants of dwellings; and Provision for the administration and enforcement thereof. (Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18)
Schiller Park § 98.01 establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 98, which governs all residential rental dwellings in the village—both existing and newly constructed. The chapter is designed to protect public health, safety, and general welfare by setting minimum standards for equipment, facilities, lighting, ventilation, fire safety, and habitability. It also defines the responsibilities of owners, operators, and occupants, and provides a framework for administering and enforcing those standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Schiller Park § 98.01, property owners and operators are subject to a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at maintaining safe, sanitary, and habitable residential dwellings. Compliant operators generally ensure their properties meet minimum standards for basic equipment, ventilation, lighting, thermal conditions, and fire safety as outlined throughout Chapter 98. Staying current with the chapter's requirements—including any amendments such as Ord. 18-4110—is a common practice among operators seeking to fulfill their defined responsibilities under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Schiller Park § 98.01 signals that tenants in all residential rental dwellings—old or new—are entitled to housing that meets baseline standards for health, safety, sanitation, and habitability. This foundational provision underpins the specific protections found throughout Chapter 98, including standards for living space, fire safety, and maintenance. Tenants who believe their housing falls short of these standards may consider contacting the village's code enforcement office, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the broader Chapter 98 provisions to understand the full scope of protections available.
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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