West Frankfort — Title 15 Ch. 15.28 Housing Code § 15.28.010
Adoption by reference
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The proposed Housing Ordinance published by the American Public Health Association, Incorporated, is adopted by reference and as a part of this chapter. The housing ordinance shall be known as and called "A Housing Ordinance for the City of West Frankfort, Illinois."
Section 15.28.010 of West Frankfort's Housing Code formally incorporates the American Public Health Association's model Housing Ordinance into local law by reference, giving it the same legal force as if its text were written directly into the city's code. This provision establishes the official name of the resulting local ordinance as 'A Housing Ordinance for the City of West Frankfort, Illinois.' The effect is that the standards, requirements, and definitions contained in the APHA model ordinance become binding local housing law in West Frankfort.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.28.010, property owners and managers operating in West Frankfort are subject to the full set of housing standards drawn from the American Public Health Association's model ordinance, which now carries the force of local law. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the substantive requirements of that incorporated ordinance — covering areas such as habitability, maintenance, and occupancy — since those standards define what the city expects of rental and residential properties. Keeping documentation of maintenance practices and property conditions is a common approach among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.28.010 means that West Frankfort tenants are protected by the housing standards set out in the APHA model ordinance, which the city has adopted as its own binding Housing Code. If a rental unit appears to fall short of those standards, tenants generally have the option of contacting the city's code enforcement or housing authority to report a potential violation under this chapter. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Illinois municipal housing codes can help residents understand what the incorporated ordinance requires and what general enforcement paths may be 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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