Schiller Park CHAPTER 98: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS § 98.26
ACCESS TO ROOMING UNITS
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Access to or egress from each rooming unit shall be provided without passing through any other rooming unit or dwelling unit. (Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 99-2148, passed 1-12-99; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18) Penalty, see § 98.99
Schiller Park § 98.26 establishes that every rooming unit in a residential rental dwelling must have its own independent path of entry and exit — one that does not require passing through any other rooming or dwelling unit. This rule ensures that occupants of one unit are not dependent on access through a neighbor's private living space to enter or leave their own. The requirement applies to both access into and egress out of each rooming unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 98.26, compliant operators of rooming houses in Schiller Park ensure that each rooming unit has a dedicated, self-contained means of entry and exit that is entirely separate from any other unit's private space. This typically means that hallways, stairwells, or exterior doors serve as the access path rather than routing occupants through another tenant's living area. Property managers conducting routine inspections generally verify that no unit's layout inadvertently creates a shared-passage situation, particularly after any renovation or reconfiguration of the building.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 98.26 gives rooming-unit occupants in Schiller Park the right to access and exit their unit without passing through any other resident's private space. If a tenant believes this standard is not being met — for example, if the only way in or out of their unit runs through another occupied unit — they may consider documenting the condition and reporting it to the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Schiller Park. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are available under Chapter 98, including how penalties referenced in § 98.99 may apply to violations.
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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