Northlake Title 8 Ch. 18 Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance § 8-18-7
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UNDER OTHER LAWS
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To the extent that this chapter provides no rights or remedies in a circumstance, the rights and remedies available to landlords and tenants under the laws of the State of Illinois shall remain applicable. (Ord. O-20-2020, 12-7-2020)
Northlake Title 8 Ch. 18 § 8-18-7 establishes that the local Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance does not operate as a complete replacement for state law. Wherever the chapter is silent or does not address a particular situation, Illinois state law continues to apply and provides the governing rights and remedies for both landlords and tenants. This provision functions as a gap-filler, ensuring that no party is left without a legal framework simply because the local ordinance does not speak to a specific circumstance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-18-7, property owners and managers operating in Northlake should be aware that their obligations and protections are not limited solely to the local ordinance. When a situation arises that the Northlake Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance does not address, compliant operators generally look to Illinois state landlord-tenant law to understand their responsibilities and available remedies. Familiarity with both the local chapter and the Illinois Residential Tenants' Rights Act and related state statutes is part of operating within the full legal framework that governs rental housing in Northlake.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 8-18-7 of the Northlake Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance preserves tenants' access to Illinois state-law rights and remedies in any situation the local chapter does not cover. This means tenants are not limited to only what the local ordinance explicitly provides — state protections remain available as a baseline. Tenants who believe a situation falls outside the local ordinance's coverage may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review Illinois state law to understand what additional protections may apply.
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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