Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9B-13
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. 2025-11, 4-3-2025)
Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9B-13 establishes that tenants bear responsibility for preventing vandalism within their dwelling units and the broader residential building. The rule also extends tenant obligations to compliance with all other applicable village ordinances, codes, and regulations that govern the leased unit. In effect, a tenant's legal duties under this chapter go beyond simply paying rent — they encompass actively avoiding and not allowing destructive conduct on the premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-9B-13 of Woodridge's 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 vandalism. Lease agreements used by operators in Woodridge commonly reference this provision to reinforce that tenants are contractually bound to the same standards the ordinance imposes. Operators who observe vandalism or code violations attributable to a tenant generally maintain records of the damage and any communications with the tenant, as this documentation can be relevant to enforcement or lease-termination proceedings under the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-9B-13 of Woodridge's Residential Rental Ordinance sets out affirmative responsibilities for tenants, including the duty not to commit or permit vandalism and to comply with all applicable village codes and regulations. Tenants who believe they are being held responsible for damage they did not cause or permit may find it useful to review move-in inspection records, photographs, or written communications that document the unit's prior condition. General enforcement paths available to tenants in disputes arising under this chapter can include raising the provision's requirements as context in a village code-enforcement proceeding or consulting a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Woodridge municipal 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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