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University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1470.01

Purpose and authority

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Operative Text

University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1470.01
(a) It is the purpose of this chapter, and the policy of the Village, to protect the public health, safety and welfare by establishing a comprehensive means of regulating and determining the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords in regard to the rental of residential housing in the Village.
(b) The Village's authority to adopt and enforce this chapter is found in the powers of home rule units of local government set forth at Section 6 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Illinois.
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Plain English

University Park § 1470.01 establishes the foundational purpose and legal authority for the Village's residential rental regulations. The chapter is designed to protect public health, safety, and welfare by creating a comprehensive framework that defines the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords. The Village derives its authority to enact and enforce these rules from Illinois home rule powers granted under Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on November 10, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under University Park § 1470.01, the Village has formally established its authority to regulate residential rental housing through its home rule powers. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of the chapter, recognizing that the Village's regulatory framework governs the landlord-tenant relationship comprehensively. Understanding this foundational provision helps property owners and managers contextualize the rights and obligations set out in subsequent sections of the chapter.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

University Park § 1470.01 signals that the Village has affirmatively committed to protecting tenant welfare through a comprehensive local regulatory scheme. Tenants can look to this chapter as the basis for rights and protections that apply specifically to residential rentals within the Village. Those seeking to understand how these protections apply to their situation may find it useful to review the full chapter or consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with University Park's housing ordinances.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 1468-02
IL Muni § 1468-02
IL Muni § 1460-01
IL Muni § 1460-04
IL Muni § 1460-01
IL Muni § 1460-01
IL Muni § 1460-04
IL Muni § 1466-06
IL Muni § 1468-08
IL Muni § 1470-05
IL Muni § 1468-06
IL Muni § 1468-07
IL Muni § 1468-99
IL Muni § 1464-01
IL Muni § 1464-05
IL Muni § 1464-03
IL Muni § 1470-05
IL Muni § 1470-03

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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