Clarendon Hills — Ch. 29 Multifamily Rental Property Regulations § 29.2
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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTY: Defined in Subsection 29.6 of this chapter CONTACT: Includes any communication made by an owner, tenant, guest, neighbor, or other individual to police or other emergency services. DIRECTOR: The Village's Building Official DISABILITY: With respect to a person A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities; A record of having such an impairment; or Being regarded as having such an impairment, but such term does not include current illegal use of, or addiction to, a controlled substance, as defined in the Federal Controlled Substance Act, 21 U.S.C. § 802. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Physical abuse, harassment, intimidation of a dependent, interference with personal liberty or willful deprivation, but does not include reasonable direction of a minor child by a parent or person in loco parentis. DWELLING UNIT: One or more rooms that are arranged, designed, or used as living quarters for a family, or for a community residence as a single housekeeping unit. A dwelling unit includes bathroom and kitchen facilities in addition to sleeping and living areas. NUISANCE ACTIVITY OR NUISANCE ACTIVITIES: Any of the Village Building Code or Property Maintenance Code violations; criminal activities, behaviors, or conduct, as defined by federal or state law; and, shall include the physical conditions and criminal activities set forth in § 220-1-5A and B, respectively, but excludes any activities set forth in § 220-1-5C. OWNER: Any person, partnership, land trust, or corporation having any legal or equitable interest in the property. "Owner" includes, but is not limited to: Mortgagee in whom is vested:All or part of the legal title to the property. All or part of the beneficial ownership and the rights to the present use. A right to pursue foreclosure when mortgage is in default. An occupant who can control what occurs on the property. Any person acting as an agent of an owner as define herein. PERMIT: To suffer, allow, consent to, acquiesce by failure to prevent, or attempt to prevent, or expressly assent or agree to the doing of an act. PERSON: Any natural person, association, partnership, corporation, or other entity capable of owning, occupying, or using property in the Village PERSON IN CHARGE: Any person in actual or constructive possession of a property, including, but not limited to, an owner, property manager, tenant or occupant of the property in question under his or her ownership or control. PROPERTY: Any real property, including its land and that which is affixed, incidental, or pertinent to land, including, but not limited to, any premises, room, house, building, or structure, or any separate part or portion thereof. SEXUAL VIOLENCE: Has the meaning provided under Section 10 of the Safe Homes Act, 765 ILCS 750/10. TENANT: A person who has entered into an oral or written lease with an owner whereby the person is the lessee under the lease. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 25-06-12 on 6/16/2025
Section 29.2 of Clarendon Hills Chapter 29 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the Multifamily Rental Property Regulations. Key terms such as "Owner," "Tenant," "Dwelling Unit," "Nuisance Activity," and "Disability" are given specific legal meanings that govern how the rest of the chapter is interpreted and applied. Notably, the definition of "Owner" is broad, encompassing mortgagees, agents, and occupants with control over a property, while "Permit" is defined to include passive allowance of prohibited conduct, not just active consent. These definitions shape the rights and obligations of all parties covered by the chapter.
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Property owners and managers operating under Clarendon Hills Ch. 29 § 29.2 should be aware that the term "Owner" is defined broadly enough to include agents, mortgagees, and anyone with legal or equitable interest in a property. Because "Permit" is defined to include failing to prevent prohibited conduct, compliant operators generally maintain active oversight of their properties and take steps to address nuisance activities rather than passively allowing them to continue. Understanding these definitions is foundational to interpreting the obligations set out in the rest of Chapter 29, including the Chronic Nuisance Property provisions referenced in § 29.6.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Clarendon Hills multifamily rental properties should understand that § 29.2 defines "Tenant" as any person who has entered into an oral or written lease as a lessee, and that "Disability" is defined in a way that aligns with federal fair housing protections. The definitions of "Domestic Violence" and "Sexual Violence" in this section connect to broader protections that may be relevant to tenants in vulnerable situations, including those referenced under the Illinois Safe Homes Act. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 29 are being affected may wish to contact the Village's Building Official — designated as the "Director" under § 29.2 — or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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