Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-770
Exemption (Chicago Health Nuisances Ordinance)
Operative Text
All city-owned property shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 7-28-450 , 7-28-455 , 7-28-740 and 7-28-750 . (Prior code § 99-65; Added Coun. J. 2-11-87, p. 39626; Amend 7-31-90, p. 19384; Amend Coun. J. 7-28-10, p. 97912, § 11)
Under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-770, all property owned by the City of Chicago is exempt from the requirements set out in Sections 7-28-450, 7-28-455, 7-28-740, and 7-28-750 of the municipal code. This means that the sanitation, waste, and related obligations established in those sections do not apply when the city itself is the property owner. The exemption is categorical — it covers all city-owned property without exception.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Private property owners and managers in Chicago should be aware that the exemption established by Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-770 applies exclusively to city-owned property. Operators of privately owned buildings remain fully subject to the obligations in Sections 7-28-450, 7-28-455, 7-28-740, and 7-28-750, and compliant operators generally maintain their properties in accordance with those provisions. Reviewing those referenced sections alongside § 7-28-770 helps clarify the full scope of applicable requirements for non-city-owned properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in privately owned housing in Chicago are not affected by the city-property exemption created under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-770, and the protections in the referenced sections — 7-28-450, 7-28-455, 7-28-740, and 7-28-750 — continue to apply to their buildings. If a tenant believes their landlord is failing to meet the obligations in those sections, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with the Chicago Department of Housing or contacting a local tenant-rights organization. Consulting those resources can help tenants understand which specific protections remain in force for their building type.
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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