Ashton — Ch. 18 Art. III Property Maintenance Code § 18-62
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The following sections of the IPMC/2024 are revised as follows: (1) Structure shall be defined to include mobile homes. (2) Section 101.1: Insert "The Village of Ashton, Illinois." (3) Section 304.14: Insert "April 1 to October 1 of each year." (4) Section 602.3: Insert "October 1 to April 1 of each year." (5) Section 602.4: Insert "October 1 to April 1 of each year."
Ashton's Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-62 customizes the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) for the Village of Ashton, Illinois by filling in several blanks the model code leaves open. It establishes that mobile homes are treated as structures under the code, names the Village of Ashton as the adopting jurisdiction, sets the insect-screen season from April 1 to October 1, and requires heating facilities to be operational from October 1 to April 1 each year. These local insertions tailor the IPMC's general framework to Ashton's specific climate and housing stock.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-62, property operators in Ashton must align their maintenance practices with the locally amended IPMC/2024, including its seasonal requirements. Compliant operators generally ensure that insect screens are in place by April 1 and removed or replaced as needed through October 1, and that adequate heating is available in all covered structures—including mobile homes—from October 1 through April 1. Keeping a maintenance calendar tied to these dates is a common practice for staying current with the code's seasonal obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-62 establishes that tenants in Ashton—including residents of mobile homes—are entitled to the protections of the locally amended IPMC/2024, which includes seasonal requirements for insect screens and functioning heat. If a rental unit lacks required screens during the April–October window or adequate heat during the October–April heating season, that may constitute a code violation. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can document the conditions, contact the Village of Ashton's code enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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