Rantoul — Ch. 10 Art. XII Property Maintenance Code § 10-386
Adoption by reference
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A certain document, at least one copy of which is and has remained on file for a period of not less than 30 days prior to the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived and shall be kept available for public use in the office of the village clerk, being marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the property maintenance code (the "property maintenance code") of the village, for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees thereof; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the property maintenance code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, with such additions, amendments, insertions and deletions, if any, prescribed in section 10-387 .
Section 10-386 of Rantoul's Municipal Code formally adopts the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2018 edition, as the village's official property maintenance standard. This adoption means the IPMC's requirements for safe, sanitary, and habitable conditions—covering utilities, facilities, and physical structures—carry the force of local law in Rantoul. The code also establishes the framework for condemning or demolishing structures deemed unfit for human occupancy, and for issuing related permits and collecting fees. Any local additions or modifications to the IPMC are addressed in the companion provision, Section 10-387.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 10-386, property owners and managers in Rantoul are subject to the full set of standards contained in the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, as locally adopted. Compliant operators generally ensure that all buildings and structures meet the IPMC's requirements for safe utilities, adequate facilities, and overall habitability. A copy of the adopted code is available for review at the office of the village clerk, making it straightforward to consult the specific maintenance standards that apply to any given property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10-386 establishes that tenants in Rantoul are entitled to housing that meets the standards of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, which sets minimum requirements for safety, sanitation, and fitness for occupancy. If a rental unit appears to fall short of these standards—such as having inadequate utilities or unsafe structural conditions—tenants can reference this provision when raising concerns with a landlord or a local code enforcement authority. Tenants may also consult a tenant-rights organization to better understand how the IPMC's standards, as adopted under § 10-386, apply to their situation and what general enforcement paths may be available.
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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