Aroma Park — Ch. 7 Art. III Rental Dwelling Licenses § 7-86
Tenants' responsibilities
Operative Text
It shall be the tenant's responsibility under this Code as follows. The tenant shall: (1) Comply with all obligations imposed upon them by provisions of the codes, statutes, rules and regulations applicable to the dwelling unit. (2) Maintain the dwelling unit and the premises of said dwelling unit occupied by said tenant in as safe a condition as the condition of the premises permits. (3) Keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit as clean as their condition permits. (4) Dispose from the tenant's dwelling unit all garbage, rubbish, and other waste in a clean and safe manner and assure that the property upon which the dwelling unit is located is kept free from garbage, rubbish and other waste. (5) Use in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other facilities, fixtures and appliances. (6) Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the premises or knowingly permit any other person to do so. (7) Conduct him or herself and require other persons invited by him on the premises or present with his consent, to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb that tenant's neighbor's peaceful enjoyment of the premises. (8) Conduct himself or herself at all times in compliance with the Ordinances of the Village of Aroma Park, and the statutes of the State of Illinois and the United States.
Aroma Park Ch. 7 Art. III § 7-86 sets out a list of responsibilities that tenants in rental dwellings must meet. These include keeping the unit and fixtures clean and safe, disposing of waste properly, using building systems reasonably, avoiding damage to the property, and behaving in ways that do not disturb neighbors or violate local, state, or federal law. The provision makes clear that tenants share accountability for the condition and conduct within their dwelling unit and on the surrounding premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Aroma Park Ch. 7 Art. III § 7-86, compliant rental operators generally document the condition of a unit at move-in and move-out to establish a baseline against which tenant-caused damage or neglect can be assessed. Lease agreements that reference these tenant obligations help ensure residents are aware of their duties regarding cleanliness, waste disposal, proper use of fixtures, and neighborly conduct. Operators typically retain records of any complaints or violations tied to a specific unit, as this provision places affirmative responsibilities on tenants that may be relevant in enforcement or lease-termination proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-86 of Aroma Park Ch. 7 Art. III outlines the affirmative duties tenants owe under the Village's rental dwelling code, covering everything from maintaining cleanliness and disposing of waste to avoiding property damage and respecting neighbors' quiet enjoyment. Tenants who believe a landlord is attempting to hold them responsible for conditions that existed before their tenancy or that fall outside these defined duties may find it useful to document the unit's pre-existing state with photos and written records. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help clarify how these obligations interact with any rights a tenant may have under Illinois state law or local 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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