Urbana — Ch. 12.5 Landlord-Tenant Relationships § 12.5-27
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It is the purpose of the City of Urbana Rental Registration and Inspection Program adopted herein to assure that rental housing in the city is maintained in a good, safe, and sanitary condition and does not create a nuisance or blighted conditions to its surroundings. to ensure these conditions and to aid in the enforcement of the property maintenance code, building safety code, zoning ordinance, and other relevant provisions of the city Code, the city council hereby establishes this rental registration and inspection program for all applicable residential rental units within the city.
Section 12.5-27 of Urbana's Landlord-Tenant Relationships ordinance establishes the city's Rental Registration and Inspection Program, which is designed to ensure that rental housing remains safe, sanitary, and free from nuisance or blight. The program serves as a mechanism for enforcing the property maintenance code, building safety code, zoning ordinance, and other relevant city code provisions. It applies to all applicable residential rental units within Urbana.
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Under § 12.5-27, Urbana's Rental Registration and Inspection Program was created specifically to hold rental properties to standards of safety, sanitation, and code compliance. Operators of residential rental units in Urbana generally participate in the registration process and maintain their properties in accordance with the property maintenance code, building safety code, and zoning ordinance to remain in good standing. Staying current with inspections and registrations is a hallmark of compliant property management under this program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12.5-27 establishes the foundation for Urbana's Rental Registration and Inspection Program, which is intended to protect renters by ensuring their homes meet safety and sanitary standards. Tenants whose units may fall short of those standards can look to this program as a basis for city enforcement of the property maintenance code, building safety code, and related ordinances. Those who believe their unit is not being maintained properly may consider contacting the City of Urbana directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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