Rolling Meadows — Ch. 18 Art. XI Rental Dwellings § 18-383
Purpose and declaration of policy
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It is the purpose of this article and the policy of the city to protect, preserve and promote the physical and mental well-being of its residents by regulating rental dwelling units in the city by encouraging landlords and tenants to maintain, repair and improve the quality of rental housing in the community.
Rolling Meadows Chapter 18, Article XI, § 18-383 establishes the overarching purpose behind the city's rental dwelling regulations: to protect and promote the physical and mental well-being of residents. The provision frames the city's policy as one of encouraging both landlords and tenants to maintain, repair, and improve the quality of rental housing. It sets the philosophical foundation for the more specific requirements found elsewhere in Article XI.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-383, the city of Rolling Meadows has declared a policy that places shared responsibility on landlords to maintain and improve the quality of their rental properties. Operators who stay current with maintenance obligations and proactively address repair needs are generally acting in the spirit this provision establishes. Understanding this foundational policy can help property owners contextualize the more specific requirements that follow in Chapter 18, Article XI.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-383 signals that Rolling Meadows' rental regulations exist, in part, to protect the well-being of residents like tenants living in rental units. This declared policy can provide useful context when tenants seek to understand their rights under the broader Article XI framework. Tenants who believe conditions in their unit fall short of the standards this policy envisions may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the specific provisions of Chapter 18, Article XI for applicable remedies.
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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