Chicago Heights — Ch. 22 Housing, Dangerous Buildings and Structures § 22-17
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In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the code adopted by this article and applicable provisions of this Code of Ordinances, state law or city ordinances, rules or regulations, the provisions of this Code of Ordinances, state law or city ordinances, rules or regulations shall prevail and be controlling.
Section 22-17 of Chicago Heights Ch. 22 establishes a hierarchy of legal authority for housing, dangerous buildings, and structures regulations. When any rule within the adopted building code conflicts with the broader City Code of Ordinances, Illinois state law, or other city ordinances, rules, or regulations, those external authorities take precedence over the adopted code. In effect, the adopted code operates only where it does not contradict higher or parallel legal authorities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-17, property owners and managers operating in Chicago Heights must be aware that the adopted building code does not stand alone — the City Code of Ordinances, state law, and other city rules override it wherever a conflict arises. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both the adopted code and the broader regulatory framework to understand which standard actually governs a given situation. Consulting the full Code of Ordinances alongside the adopted code is a common practice for ensuring compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-17 means that tenants in Chicago Heights can look beyond the adopted building code when asserting housing rights, since the City Code of Ordinances, Illinois state law, and other city ordinances take precedence in any conflict. If a landlord cites the adopted code in a dispute, this provision may be relevant to understanding which rule actually controls. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help identify which layer of law applies to a particular housing concern under § 22-17.
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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