Romeoville Title XV Ch. 153 Rental Property Inspections § 153.02
TITLE, SCOPE AND PURPOSE
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(A) Title. These regulations shall be known as the Rental Property Inspections Code of the village and hereinafter referred to as the code. (B) Scope. This code is to protect the public health, safety and welfare in all existing structures, residential and nonresidential, and on all existing premises by establishing minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards and for safe and sanitary maintenance; fixing the responsibility of owners, landlords, property managers, tenants and occupants; regulating the occupancy of existing structures and premises; and providing for administration, enforcement and penalties. (C) Purpose. To assure that all rental properties within the corporate limits of the village are maintained in compliance with the Property Maintenance Code and Zoning Code which are currently adopted by the village and that the health, safety and welfare of the occupants and general public are protected. (Prior Code, § 155.02) (Ord. 2340-95, passed 6-7-1995)
Section 153.02 of Romeoville's Rental Property Inspections Code establishes the title, scope, and purpose of the village's rental inspection framework. The code sets minimum standards for physical conditions—such as light, ventilation, heating, and sanitation—across residential and nonresidential structures, and assigns responsibilities to owners, landlords, property managers, tenants, and occupants alike. Its overarching goal is to ensure that all rental properties within Romeoville's corporate limits remain in compliance with the village's Property Maintenance Code and Zoning Code, thereby protecting the health, safety, and welfare of occupants and the general public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 153.02, Romeoville's Rental Property Inspections Code places responsibility on owners, landlords, and property managers to maintain rental properties in accordance with the village's Property Maintenance Code and Zoning Code. Compliant operators generally keep their structures and premises meeting the minimum standards outlined in the code—covering areas such as sanitation, heating, ventilation, and fire safety. Staying current with any village-issued inspection schedules or notices is a common practice among operators seeking to remain in good standing under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 153.02 establishes that Romeoville's Rental Property Inspections Code is designed, in part, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of occupants like tenants. Because the code fixes responsibilities on owners and landlords—not just tenants—renters may have grounds to raise habitability or maintenance concerns when conditions fall below the minimum standards described in this provision. Tenants who believe their rental unit does not meet these standards may consider contacting the village of Romeoville directly, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the broader code for guidance on enforcement and complaint procedures.
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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