Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-1-2
LEGISLATIVE FINDING
Operative Text
It is hereby found that there exist, and may in the future exist, within the City, premises, buildings, structures or parts thereof, which by reason of their structure, equipment, sanitation, maintenance, use or occupancy affect or are likely to affect adversely the public health (including the physical, mental, and social well-being of persons and families), safety, and general welfare. To correct and prevent the existence of such adverse conditions, and to achieve and maintain such levels of residential environmental quality as will protect and promote public health, safety, and general welfare, it is further found that the establishment and enforcement of minimum property maintenance standards are required.
Section 22-1-2 of Park Ridge's Article 22 Property Maintenance Code establishes the city's rationale for regulating property conditions. It recognizes that buildings and structures in poor condition—whether due to structural problems, inadequate equipment, sanitation failures, improper maintenance, or unsafe use—can harm the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents and the broader public. To address and prevent these harms, the provision declares that minimum property maintenance standards must be established and enforced throughout the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-1-2, the city has formally declared that substandard property conditions are a public concern, which forms the legal foundation for the entire Article 22 Property Maintenance Code. Compliant property owners and managers generally keep their buildings in a condition that meets or exceeds the minimum maintenance standards the code establishes, covering areas such as structure, equipment, sanitation, and occupancy. Understanding this legislative finding helps operators appreciate why inspections and enforcement actions under Article 22 exist and what the code is designed to achieve.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-1-2 establishes that Park Ridge has recognized poor property conditions as a threat to residents' health, safety, and well-being, and has committed to enforcing minimum maintenance standards to address that threat. This legislative finding underpins the rights tenants may have under the broader Article 22 Property Maintenance Code when a rental unit or building falls below those standards. Tenants who believe their housing conditions violate the code may consider contacting the city's code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to learn 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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