Brookfield — Ch. 12 Art. XIII Residential Rental Registration § 12-701
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The purpose of this article is to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the residents by ensuring rental residential property complies with the property maintenance code of the village, to establish the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants and to encourage both parties to maintain and improve housing quality. This article shall apply to all rental dwelling units located within the corporate boundaries of the village, including single-family homes and multi-family buildings. This article shall not apply to the following properties: (1) Owner-occupied dwelling units; (2) Hotels, motels and other properties which rent rooms to occupants if such occupancy is transient only; (3) Dwellings, buildings, structures and uses licensed and inspected by the state or federal government, including, but not limited to, nursing homes, and retirement communities; and (4) Dwellings, buildings and structures used or owned by other governmental agencies and public housing authorities and otherwise inspected by such agencies for compliance.
Brookfield's Ch. 12 Art. XIII § 12-701 establishes a residential rental registration program aimed at protecting public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring rental properties meet the village's property maintenance code. The article applies broadly to all rental dwelling units within Brookfield's corporate limits, covering both single-family homes and multi-family buildings. However, it carves out several categories from coverage, including owner-occupied units, transient lodging such as hotels and motels, state- or federally-licensed facilities like nursing homes, and properties owned or inspected by other governmental agencies or public housing authorities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brookfield Ch. 12 Art. XIII § 12-701, operators of rental residential properties within the village's corporate boundaries are generally expected to maintain their units in compliance with the village's property maintenance code. Compliant operators typically familiarize themselves with the full scope of the article to confirm whether their specific property type falls within its coverage or qualifies for one of the stated exemptions. Landlords whose properties are not exempt — such as those renting out single-family homes or units in multi-family buildings — are subject to the rights, responsibilities, and requirements established throughout this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brookfield Ch. 12 Art. XIII § 12-701 establishes that tenants living in covered rental units have a right to housing that meets the village's property maintenance code standards. If a tenant believes their rental unit is not being maintained in accordance with this article, they may consider reaching out to the village of Brookfield's relevant code enforcement or housing office to understand available complaint processes. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand whether their unit falls within the scope of § 12-701 and what options may be available to them.
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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