Waukegan — Ch. 6 Art. V Housing § 6-176
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The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, recommended by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted by reference, three copies of which have been on file in the office of the city clerk for more than 15 days prior to the adoption of this section. This code shall be known as the "Waukegan Property Maintenance and Housing Code" for the control of buildings and structures as provided herein; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Property Maintenance Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the amendments, additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in section 6-178 of this Code.
Section 6-176 of Waukegan's municipal code formally adopts the 2021 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as the city's official property maintenance and housing standard, renaming it the 'Waukegan Property Maintenance and Housing Code.' The adoption incorporates all of the IPMC's regulations, penalties, and conditions by reference, meaning they carry the same legal weight as if written out in full in the local code. Local amendments, additions, and deletions specified in Section 6-178 of the Waukegan Code also apply and modify the base IPMC where noted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6-176, property owners and managers in Waukegan are held to the full set of standards contained in the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, as locally modified by Section 6-178. Compliant operators generally maintain buildings and structures in accordance with both the base IPMC requirements and any Waukegan-specific amendments, and keep themselves informed of how those local changes affect day-to-day maintenance obligations. Copies of the adopted code are available through the Waukegan City Clerk's office, which is a practical starting point for understanding the full scope of applicable requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6-176 establishes the legal baseline for housing conditions in Waukegan by adopting the 2021 IPMC, giving tenants a defined set of property maintenance standards their housing must meet. If a rental unit appears to fall short of those standards, tenants may reference this provision and the related amendments in Section 6-178 when documenting concerns or raising issues with local code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Waukegan's housing code can help residents understand which specific IPMC provisions apply to their situation and what general complaint or enforcement paths are available.
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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