Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9A-14
TENANT RESPONSIBILITY
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No tenant shall commit vandalism in the dwelling in which the tenant's dwelling unit is located, and no tenant shall permit vandalism to occur or shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any applicable ordinance, code or regulation of the village in the dwelling unit leased by the tenant. (Ord. 2012-42, 7-26-2012)
Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9A-14 establishes that tenants are prohibited from committing vandalism within their dwelling or the broader building where their unit is located. Tenants are also barred from allowing vandalism to occur and from violating any other applicable village ordinances, codes, or regulations that govern their rental unit. The rule places affirmative responsibility on tenants to maintain compliance with the full range of local regulatory requirements, not just those specific to their individual unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-9A-14 of the Woodridge Residential Rental Ordinance, compliant property operators typically document the condition of units at move-in and move-out to establish a clear baseline for identifying any vandalism. Lease agreements for Woodridge properties commonly reference this provision to put tenants on notice of their obligation to prevent vandalism and comply with all applicable village codes. Operators generally maintain records of any reported violations or damage to support enforcement actions if tenant responsibilities under this chapter are not met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-9A-14 of the Woodridge Residential Rental Ordinance makes clear that tenants carry responsibility for preventing vandalism in their unit and the surrounding dwelling, as well as for complying with all applicable village codes and regulations. Tenants who believe they are being held responsible for damage they did not cause may find it useful to review move-in documentation, photographs, or other records that establish the prior condition of the unit. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Woodridge municipal ordinances can help residents understand how this provision interacts with their lease and what general options exist for addressing disputes.
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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