DeKalb, IL Municipal Code Ch. 10 Landlord-Tenant Regulations § 10.08
Landlord/Tenant Handbook
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A Landlord-Tenant Handbook is attached hereto as Appendix A and is available on the City of DeKalb internet web site at www.cityofdekalb.com. Every Landlord shall make the handbook available to Tenants for review during reasonable business hours.
DeKalb Municipal Code § 10.08 establishes that the City of DeKalb maintains an official Landlord-Tenant Handbook, attached as Appendix A to the ordinance and posted on the city's website. The provision requires that landlords make this handbook accessible to tenants during reasonable business hours. The rule is designed to ensure tenants have a practical opportunity to review their rights and responsibilities under local regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 10.08 of DeKalb's Landlord-Tenant Regulations, compliant property owners and managers keep a copy of the official Landlord-Tenant Handbook on hand and make it available to tenants who wish to review it during reasonable business hours. Operators commonly maintain a physical copy at their office or management location and may also direct tenants to the digital version at www.cityofdekalb.com. Documenting that the handbook is available — for example, noting its location in a lease or welcome packet — is a practice consistent with the spirit of § 10.08.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 10.08 of DeKalb's Municipal Code gives tenants the right to review the City's official Landlord-Tenant Handbook through their landlord during reasonable business hours, and the handbook is also publicly accessible on the City of DeKalb's website at www.cityofdekalb.com. If a landlord refuses to make the handbook available as required, tenants may consider contacting the City of DeKalb directly to report the concern or seek guidance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with DeKalb's local ordinances can also help explain what options may be available under § 10.08.
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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