Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9B-11
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Operative Text
In addition to all other requirements set forth in this code, the following additional requirements shall be applicable to single- family rental dwellings. A. No owner or other person shall occupy or allow another person to occupy any dwelling or dwelling unit unless it is clean, safe, sanitary, fit for human occupancy and complies with all applicable ordinances, codes and regulations of the village. B. Every owner shall maintain in a safe, clean and sanitary condition, the interior and exterior common areas. (Ord. 2025-11, 4-3-2025)
Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9B-11 establishes baseline habitability and maintenance standards that apply specifically to single-family rental dwellings, on top of any other applicable local requirements. No dwelling may be occupied unless it is clean, safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation, and it must comply with all village ordinances, codes, and regulations. Owners are also responsible for keeping both interior and exterior common areas in a safe, clean, and sanitary state.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Woodridge § 3-9B-11, operators of single-family rental properties generally conduct regular inspections to confirm that the dwelling meets cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards before and during any occupancy. Compliant operators also attend to the upkeep of interior and exterior common areas as an ongoing obligation, not just at turnover. Maintaining documentation of maintenance activities and repairs can help demonstrate that the property meets the village's habitability and code-compliance requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Woodridge § 3-9B-11 gives tenants of single-family rentals a right to occupy a dwelling that is clean, safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation, and that complies with all applicable village codes. If conditions fall short of these standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation with the appropriate village enforcement authority or to assert the provision as a defense in relevant proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Woodridge's residential rental ordinance can help residents understand the general options available when habitability concerns arise.
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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