Grayslake — Title 15 Ch. 15.24 International Property Maintenance Code Adopted § 15.24.010

International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 Edition, adopted

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Grayslake — Title 15 Ch. 15.24 International Property Maintenance Code Adopted § 15.24.010
That a certain document, three copies of which are on filed in the office of the Clerk of Grayslake, being marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 edition, as published by the International Code Council, be is hereby adopted as the property maintenance code of the Village of Grayslake, in the State of Illinois for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fir for human occupation and use; and the demolition of such existing structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said property maintenance code on file in the office of the Village of Grayslake are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any prescribed in Section 15.24.020 of this chapter.
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Plain English

Section 15.24.010 of Grayslake's municipal code formally adopts the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2009 Edition, as the governing standard for property conditions throughout the Village of Grayslake, Illinois. The code sets baseline requirements for the safety, sanitation, and habitability of all buildings and structures, including standards for utilities and facilities. It also establishes a framework for permits, fees, and the demolition of substandard structures, with any local modifications specified in Section 15.24.020.

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For Property Managers

Under § 15.24.010, property owners and managers in Grayslake are held to the full standards of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code, as locally adopted. Compliant operators generally ensure that all buildings and structures meet the IPMC's requirements for safety, sanitation, and habitability, and that required permits are obtained and applicable fees are paid. Any local amendments or departures from the base IPMC are found in Section 15.24.020, which should be reviewed alongside the base code.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 15.24.010 establishes that rental housing in Grayslake must meet the standards of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code, which covers safe and sanitary living conditions, functioning utilities, and fit facilities. Tenants who believe their housing falls below these standards may have grounds to raise a violation under this provision, including by filing a complaint with the Village of Grayslake's code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Illinois municipal codes can help explain what options may be available under the IPMC as adopted here.

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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IL Muni § 15.24.020

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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