South Holland — Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-84
New construction
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It shall be unlawful to fail to design and construct dwellings in such a manner that: (1) Each dwelling has at least one (1) building entrance on an accessible route; (2) The public use and common use portions of such dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by a disabled person; (3) All the doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within such dwellings are sufficiently wide to allow passage by disabled persons in wheelchairs; and (4) All premises within such dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design: a. An accessible route into and through the dwelling; b. Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations; c. Reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and d. Usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space.
South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-84 makes it unlawful to construct or design new dwellings without meeting specific accessibility standards. These standards require at least one accessible building entrance, accessible common areas, doorways wide enough for wheelchair passage, and adaptive design features throughout each unit — including accessible routes, reachable controls, bathroom wall reinforcements for future grab bars, and maneuverable kitchen and bathroom spaces. The rule applies to the design and construction phase itself, meaning accessibility must be built in from the start rather than added later.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-84, property owners and developers involved in new residential construction are generally expected to incorporate all required accessibility features during the design and building process. Compliant operators typically work with architects and contractors who are familiar with accessible-route requirements, appropriate door widths, placement of environmental controls, and bathroom wall reinforcement specifications. Ensuring these elements are addressed in construction plans and verified during build-out is a standard part of managing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-84 establishes that residents of newly constructed dwellings have a right to accessibility features built into the property, including wheelchair-accessible entrances, common areas, doorways, and unit interiors. If a newly constructed dwelling appears to lack these features, tenants or prospective tenants may have grounds to raise a violation, file a complaint with the relevant local housing authority, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with disability access requirements. Documenting specific deficiencies — such as a missing accessible entrance or a doorway too narrow for a wheelchair — is a common first step that tenant advocates often recommend.
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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