Urbana — Ch. 12.5 Landlord-Tenant Relationships § 12.5-3
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The landlord and tenant may include in a rental agreement any terms and conditions not in conflict with this chapter or any other rule of law, including rent, term of the agreement, and other provisions governing the rights and obligations of the parties, and nothing contained herein shall likewise be deemed to waive or to forego the rights, obligations or remedies of any party as otherwise established by law or other applicable codes of the city.
Urbana Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-3 establishes that rental agreements may contain a wide range of negotiated terms—such as rent amount, lease duration, and rules governing each party's conduct—so long as those terms do not conflict with Chapter 12.5 or other applicable law. The provision also makes clear that nothing in the chapter eliminates any rights, obligations, or remedies that either party holds under other laws or city codes. In other words, the chapter works alongside, rather than replacing, the broader legal framework that governs landlord-tenant relationships in Urbana.
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Under § 12.5-3, operators in Urbana have flexibility to draft lease terms that address rent, lease length, maintenance responsibilities, and other conditions of tenancy, provided those terms stay within the boundaries set by Chapter 12.5 and other applicable law. Compliant operators generally review their lease agreements to confirm that no clause attempts to strip away tenant rights or landlord obligations recognized elsewhere in Urbana's municipal code or state law. Because § 12.5-3 preserves remedies established outside Chapter 12.5, lease provisions that purport to waive statutory rights may be unenforceable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12.5-3 of Urbana's Ch. 12.5 affirms that tenants retain all rights and remedies granted by other laws and city codes, even if a lease is silent on those points or attempts to limit them. This means that protections found outside Chapter 12.5—such as those in other Urbana ordinances or Illinois state law—are not forfeited simply because they are not spelled out in a rental agreement. Tenants who believe a lease clause conflicts with applicable law may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Urbana's municipal code for general information about available enforcement paths.
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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