Kingston — Ch. 22 Art. XI Property Maintenance Code § 22-212
Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code
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The following sections of the International Property Maintenance Code , 2021 edition, are hereby revised, amended, or added in words and figures as follows: a. Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the Village of Kingston, DeKalb County, Illinois, and shall be cited as such and will be hereinafter referred to as "this code." b. Section 104.1 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be in accordance with the Kingston Municipal Code Sections 22-91 and 22-92 Permit Fees, as may be amended from time to time. c. Section 109.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limits provided by state and local laws; and, shall be subject to a fine of not less than seventy-five dollars ($75.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Each day a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. d. Section 109.4.1 Court costs and legal fees. In the event noncompliance with this code necessitates litigation, any person who violates a provision of this code shall be liable for court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the Village of Kingston. e. Section 302.4 Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of eight inches (8"). ( Rest of section remains the same .) f. Section 304.14 Insect screens. During the period from March 31 to October 31, every door, window and other opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas where products to be included or utilized for human consumption... ( Rest of paragraph remains the same ). g. Section 602.3 Heat supply. "...to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from October 1 to April 30 to maintain a temperature of not less than 65°F (18°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms." ( Rest of section remains the same. ) h. Section 602.4 Occupiable spaces. Indoor occupiable workspaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from October 1 to April 30 to maintain a temperature of not less than 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied. ( No changes to Exceptions .)
Kingston Ch. 22 Art. XI § 22-212 amends the International Property Maintenance Code (2021 edition) to establish local rules for property upkeep in the Village of Kingston, DeKalb County, Illinois. Key adjustments include fines ranging from $75 to $750 for each day a violation continues after notice, liability for court costs and attorney's fees if litigation results from noncompliance, a weed-height limit of eight inches on exterior property, required insect screens from March 31 through October 31, and a minimum indoor heating requirement of 65°F from October 1 through April 30 in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and occupiable workspaces. These amendments tailor the model code's baseline standards to Kingston's local conditions and fee schedules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kingston § 22-212, property owners and managers are generally expected to keep exterior grounds free of weeds or plant growth exceeding eight inches, install and maintain insect screens on ventilation openings between March 31 and October 31, and ensure heating systems maintain at least 65°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and indoor workspaces from October 1 through April 30. Compliant operators also ensure that any permit fees are paid in accordance with Kingston Municipal Code §§ 22-91 and 22-92. Because each day a violation continues after notice is treated as a separate offense carrying fines up to $750, prompt corrective action upon receiving any notice of violation is a hallmark of compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kingston § 22-212 establishes enforceable minimum standards that tenants can reference when conditions at a rental property fall short — including inadequate heat (below 65°F during the October 1–April 30 heating season), missing insect screens during the March 31–October 31 window, or overgrown exterior vegetation exceeding eight inches. Tenants who believe a property is out of compliance may consider documenting conditions and reporting concerns to the Village of Kingston's code enforcement department, which has authority to issue notices and pursue fines under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand how § 22-212 standards may apply to their situation and what local complaint processes are available.
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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