Park Forest — Ch. 18 Art. III Housing § 18-252
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(a) Every building used in whole or in part as a dwelling unit or as two or more dwelling units shall conform to the requirements of this article irrespective of the class to which such buildings may otherwise belong, and irrespective of when such buildings may have been constructed, altered or repaired. (b) No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein which does not comply with the requirements of this article.
Park Forest Ch. 18 Art. III Housing § 18-252 establishes that every residential building in the village — regardless of its age, construction date, or classification — must meet the housing standards set out in Article III. The rule applies universally to single-unit and multi-unit dwellings alike. It also prohibits any person from occupying or renting out a dwelling for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating purposes if that dwelling does not satisfy those standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-252, compliant operators ensure that every residential property they own or manage — no matter when it was built or renovated — meets the full requirements of Article III before it is occupied or offered for rent. This means conducting regular assessments to confirm that units used for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating satisfy applicable housing standards. Because the provision applies irrespective of a building's age or prior alterations, operators generally do not rely on a 'grandfathered' status to avoid compliance obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 18-252 gives tenants a basis to expect that any dwelling they occupy for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating purposes must comply with Park Forest's Article III housing standards, regardless of how old the building is. If a unit appears to fall short of those standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation as a defense in certain proceedings or to file a complaint with the appropriate local housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Park Forest's municipal code can help residents understand the general enforcement paths available under this provision.
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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