Olympia Fields — Ch. 6 Art. V Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing § 6-210
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them: (a) Code official: Community service officer or such other person designated by the village president or the community service officer. (b) Dwelling: Same as defined in zoning ordinance. (c) Lease or rent: To permit possession and occupancy of a dwelling for consideration. The occupant(s) shall be defined as "lessee(s)" or "tenant(s)." The housing unit leased or rented shall be defined as a "rental dwelling." (d) Property maintenance laws, ordinances, and regulations: Any national code or village ordinance applicable to the maintenance and condition of a dwelling, including but not limited to, building, electrical, and plumbing regulations and life safety regulations such as smoke and fire detector regulations.
Section 6-210 of Olympia Fields Ch. 6 Art. V establishes the working definitions that govern the village's Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing program. Key terms such as 'code official,' 'dwelling,' 'lease or rent,' and 'property maintenance laws' are given specific meanings that apply throughout the article. For example, any person permitted to occupy a dwelling in exchange for consideration is classified as a tenant or lessee, and the unit they occupy becomes a 'rental dwelling' subject to the article's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6-210, the definitions set out in this provision determine how the rest of Olympia Fields' rental inspection article applies to a property. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with these defined terms—particularly what qualifies as a 'rental dwelling' and what falls under 'property maintenance laws, ordinances, and regulations'—because those definitions shape which inspection requirements and standards apply to their units. Understanding that 'property maintenance laws' includes building, electrical, plumbing, and life safety regulations (such as smoke and fire detector rules) helps operators know the full scope of standards they are expected to meet.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6-210 formally defines who counts as a tenant or lessee under Olympia Fields' rental housing inspection program: anyone permitted to occupy a dwelling in exchange for consideration. This classification matters because it determines who is protected by the broader inspection and maintenance requirements established elsewhere in Ch. 6 Art. V. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their living situation may find it helpful to contact the village's community service office or 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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