Schiller Park CHAPTER 98: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS § 98.19
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LIGHT, VENTILATION, AND INSECT CONTROL
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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 therein, which does not comply with the minimum requirements for light and ventilation as set forth in the building provisions of this code. (A) Every public hall, stairway, and passageway in every multiple family building containing three or more dwelling units shall be adequately lighted at all times. Every public hall, stairway, and passageway in structures devoted solely to a multiple family building containing less than three dwelling units shall be supplied with a lighting system containing a minimum of a 60 watt bulb or equivalent and conveniently located light switches, in order to turn on such system as light is needed. (B) During that portion of each year when the Building Official deems is necessary for protection against mosquitoes, flies, and other insects, every door opening directly from a dwelling unit to outdoor space shall have screens with spring or other self-closing devices; and every window or other device with openings to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation, shall likewise be supplied with screens. (Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18) Penalty, see § 98.99
Schiller Park § 98.19 establishes minimum standards for light, ventilation, and insect control in rental and owner-occupied dwellings. Common areas such as hallways, stairways, and passageways in multi-family buildings must be adequately lit at all times, with specific wattage requirements for smaller buildings. During periods determined by the Building Official, exterior-facing doors and windows in dwelling units must be fitted with self-closing screens to guard against mosquitoes, flies, and other insects.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Schiller Park subject to § 98.19 generally ensure that all public halls, stairways, and passageways are continuously and adequately illuminated — with at least a 60-watt bulb or equivalent and accessible switches in buildings with fewer than three units. Compliant operators also install self-closing screens on doors and windows that open to outdoor spaces during any insect-season period designated by the Building Official. Violations of § 98.19 carry penalties under § 98.99, so maintaining documentation of lighting and screen maintenance can be a useful operational practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Schiller Park § 98.19, tenants have a right to adequately lit common areas and properly screened doors and windows during insect season as determined by the Building Official. If these conditions are not met, tenants may raise a violation of § 98.19 as a basis for a complaint with the appropriate local enforcement authority or the Schiller Park Building Official. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand the general enforcement paths available, including how penalties under § 98.99 may apply to a landlord's failure to comply.
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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