DeKalb, IL Municipal Code Ch. 10 Landlord-Tenant Regulations § 10.09
Rental Agreements
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In the interests of protecting the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, Section 10.10 delineates certain terms as void against public policy and other specific terms as required terms outlined herein. Attached hereto as Appendix B is an example model lease for reference by interested Landlords.
Section 10.09 of DeKalb's Landlord-Tenant Regulations establishes the framework for rental agreements by directing readers to Section 10.10, which identifies certain lease terms that are void as against public policy and other terms that are mandatory in every rental agreement. The provision reflects the municipality's stated goal of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of residents. A model lease is provided in Appendix B as a reference example for those drafting rental agreements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 10.09 of the DeKalb Municipal Code, property owners and managers are generally expected to be familiar with the required and prohibited lease terms detailed in Section 10.10, which this provision introduces. Compliant operators typically review Appendix B's model lease as a starting reference when preparing rental agreements, while ensuring their actual leases incorporate all mandatory terms and omit any provisions deemed void against public policy. Staying current with both sections helps operators maintain agreements that align with DeKalb's rental regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10.09 of the DeKalb Municipal Code signals that not all lease terms a landlord includes are necessarily enforceable — Section 10.10 specifies which terms are void against public policy and which terms must be present in any valid rental agreement. Tenants who believe their lease contains prohibited terms or is missing required provisions may find it useful to review Section 10.10 directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Raising a void lease term as a defense in a housing dispute is one path that may be available under this regulatory framework.
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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