Schiller Park CHAPTER 98: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS § 98.18
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR BASIC EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
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No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any multiple family building, single-family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein which does not comply with the requirements set forth in this section. (A) Every dwelling unit shall have a room or portion of a room in which food may be prepared and/or cooked, which shall have adequate circulation area, and which shall be equipped with the following: (1) A kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by the Building Official and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure, and which is connected to a sewer system approved by the Building Official. (2) Cabinets and/or shelves for the storage of eating, drinking, and cooking equipment and utensils and of food that does not under ordinary summer conditions require refrigeration for safe keeping; and a counter or table for food preparation; said cabinets and/or shelves and counter or table shall be adequate for the permissible occupancy of the dwelling unit and shall be of sound construction furnished with surfaces that are easily cleanable and that will not impart any toxic or deleterious effect to food. (3) A stove, or similar device, for cooking food, and a refrigerator, or similar device, for the safe storage of food at temperatures less than 40° F. but more than 32° F. under ordinary maximum summer conditions, which are properly installed with all necessary connections for safe, sanitary, and efficient operation, provided that such stove, refrigerator, and/or similar devices need not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied and when the occupant is expected to provide same on occupancy and that sufficient space and adequate connections for the safe and efficient installation and operation of said stove, refrigerator, and/or similar devices are provided. (B) Every dwelling unit shall have a room with a single flush water closet, a single lavatory basin, and a single bathtub or shower. Such water closet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower shall be in good working condition and properly connected to a water sewer system, which connection shall conform to all water and sewer provisions of this code. (C) Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with rubbish and garbage disposal facilities which must conform with the garbage and refuse sections of this code. (D) Access to or egress from each dwelling unit shall be provided without passing through any other multiple family building, single-family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit. (E) No person shall let to another for occupancy any multiple family building, single-family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit unless each is equipped with smoke detectors that comply with the regulations of this municipal code and the statutes of the state, including but not limited to the Illinois Smoke Detector Act as from time- to-time supplemented and amended; carbon monoxide detectors are located within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes and every fuel burning appliance; and all exterior doors of the dwelling or dwelling unit are equipped with safe, functioning locking devices. (F) Storage areas provided for occupants of multiple family buildings or single-family rental dwellings shall be constructed so as to afford security against unauthorized entry. (Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 99-2148, passed 1-12-99; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18) Penalty, see § 98.99
Schiller Park § 98.18 establishes minimum equipment and facility standards that all rental dwellings must meet before anyone may occupy them. Every dwelling unit must include a functional kitchen with a sink, storage, food-prep surfaces, and cooking and refrigeration appliances; a bathroom with a toilet, sink, and tub or shower; and proper rubbish disposal access. The rule also requires smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors within 15 feet of sleeping areas and fuel-burning appliances, working locks on all exterior doors, independent access to each unit without passing through another unit, and secure storage areas where provided.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Schiller Park § 98.18, compliant rental operators ensure that every dwelling unit is equipped with a working kitchen sink connected to approved water and sewer systems, adequate food-storage cabinets, and properly installed cooking and refrigeration appliances before a tenant moves in. Operators also maintain a functional bathroom, arrange for rubbish and garbage disposal in line with local code, and verify that smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and exterior door locking devices are all in working order at the time of occupancy. Storage areas provided to tenants must be constructed to resist unauthorized entry, and each unit must have its own independent access path that does not pass through another dwelling unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Schiller Park § 98.18 gives tenants the right to occupy a dwelling that meets specific baseline standards for kitchen equipment, bathroom fixtures, waste disposal, safety detectors, door locks, and unit access. If a rental unit is missing required items—such as a working refrigerator connection, carbon monoxide detectors near sleeping areas, or functioning exterior locks—that may constitute a violation of this provision, which references penalties under § 98.99. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards may consider documenting the conditions, notifying the landlord in writing, and reaching out to Schiller Park's local building or code enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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