Mascoutah — Ch. 29 Art. III Environmental Requirements (Property Maintenance) § 29-3-23
Interior surfaces
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Floors, walls (including windows and doors) ceilings, and other interior surfaces shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition. (a) Lead based paint. Lead based paint with a lead content of more than 0.5 percent shall not be applied to any interior or exterior surface of a dwelling, dwelling unit or child care facility, including fences and outbuildings at these locations. Existing interior and exterior painted surfaces of dwelling units and child care facilities that contain an excess of 0.5 percent lead shall be removed or covered with paneling or other suitable covering approved by the code official. (b) Bathroom and kitchen floors. Every toilet, bathroom and kitchen floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be substantially impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
Mascoutah Ch. 29 Art. III § 29-3-23 establishes baseline standards for interior surfaces in dwellings, dwelling units, and child care facilities. All floors, walls, ceilings, windows, and doors must be kept in good, clean, and sanitary condition. The rule also prohibits the application of lead-based paint containing more than 0.5 percent lead on any interior or exterior surface, and requires that existing surfaces with excess lead content be either removed or covered with an approved material. Bathroom and kitchen floors specifically must be water-resistant and easy to clean.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Mascoutah Ch. 29 Art. III § 29-3-23 generally keep all interior surfaces — including walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and doors — clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Compliant operators do not apply lead-based paint with more than 0.5 percent lead content to any surface, and where existing paint exceeds that threshold, they arrange for its removal or cover it with paneling or another covering approved by the code official. Bathroom and kitchen floors are maintained with water-impervious materials that can be readily cleaned.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mascoutah Ch. 29 Art. III § 29-3-23, tenants in dwellings and dwelling units have a right to interior surfaces — including walls, ceilings, and floors — that are maintained in good, clean, and sanitary condition, and to bathroom and kitchen floors that resist water and are easy to clean. The provision also protects occupants from exposure to lead-based paint exceeding 0.5 percent lead content, requiring landlords to remove or cover such surfaces. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may consider documenting conditions, contacting the local code enforcement office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
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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