Oak Park Title 12 Residential Rental Licensing (Arts. 2, 4, 6) § 12-6-7
TENANT OBLIGATIONS
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The Tenant Shall: A. Comply with all obligations imposed upon tenants by provisions of the codes applicable to the dwelling unit; B. Keep the part of the premises that they occupy and use as safe as the condition of the premises permits; C. Dispose from their dwelling unit all ashes, rubbish, garbage and other waste in a clean and safe manner; D. Keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit or used by the tenant as clean as their condition permits; E. Use, in a reasonable manner, all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and other facilities and appliances, including elevators, in the premises; F. Not deliberately destroy, deface, damage, impair, or remove any part of the premises or knowingly permit any person to do so; G. Conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb their neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of premises; and H. Unless otherwise agreed, only occupy their dwelling unit as a dwelling unit. (Ord. 21-60, 7-19-2021)
Oak Park Title 12 Residential Rental Licensing § 12-6-7 establishes a set of baseline behavioral and maintenance obligations that apply to tenants occupying residential rental units. The rule requires tenants to keep their space reasonably clean and safe, use building systems and appliances responsibly, avoid damaging the property, refrain from disturbing neighbors, and generally use the unit only as a residence. These obligations run alongside—not instead of—any other applicable housing codes that independently govern tenant conduct.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Oak Park Title 12 § 12-6-7, a compliant rental operation typically includes lease language that mirrors these tenant obligations, so residents are on clear notice of the conduct standards the ordinance imposes. Property managers generally document the condition of units at move-in and throughout the tenancy to establish a baseline should questions arise about damage, cleanliness, or misuse of building systems. When a tenant's conduct appears to conflict with these obligations—such as causing damage or creating disturbances—operators typically follow their established notice and cure procedures in accordance with applicable Oak Park codes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oak Park Title 12 § 12-6-7 sets out the responsibilities tenants carry during a tenancy, including maintaining cleanliness, using appliances properly, avoiding damage to the unit, and not disturbing neighbors. Understanding these obligations can be useful context if a landlord raises an alleged violation, since tenants have the opportunity to respond to any such claims through the processes available under Oak Park's residential rental licensing framework. Tenants who have questions about whether a specific obligation has been applied fairly may find it helpful to review the full ordinance or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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