Wood Dale ARTICLE XVI RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 6.1601
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The purpose of this article is to provide for the registration and inspection of residential rental property so as to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the people of the City of Wood Dale including: A. To protect the public health and safety by ensuring residential rental units comply with minimum housing standards of City ordinances. B. To protect the character and stability of residential areas, to prevent congestion of population, to facilitate the suppression of disorder and to ensure the quiet enjoyment of property by all people of the City, particularly in residential areas. C. To correct and prevent housing conditions and situations that adversely affect or are likely to adversely affect the life, safety, general welfare and health, including the physical, mental and social well-being of persons occupying dwellings in residential areas, including the neighboring residents. D. To prevent the overcrowding of dwellings by requiring compliance with minimum space standards per occupant for each dwelling unit. E. To facilitate the enforcement of minimum standards for the maintenance of existing residential buildings and thus to prevent slums and blight. F. To preserve the value of land and buildings throughout the City. G. To foster the peaceful enjoyment of all residents. (Ord. O-07-001, 1-4-2007; amd. Ord. O-20-010, 4-16-2020; Ord. O-22-031, 11-17-2022)
Wood Dale ARTICLE XVI RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 6.1601 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's residential rental property program, which centers on registration and inspection of rental units. The article is designed to protect public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring rental housing meets minimum standards, preventing overcrowding, and preserving neighborhood stability. It also aims to prevent blight, protect property values, and foster peaceful enjoyment for all residents throughout the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6.1601, Wood Dale's residential rental property article signals that the city takes an active role in overseeing rental housing through registration and inspection requirements. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Article XVI, since this purpose section frames the standards and enforcement mechanisms that follow. Understanding these stated goals—minimum housing standards, occupancy limits, and maintenance requirements—helps property owners anticipate what inspectors and city officials will be looking for.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 6.1601 of Wood Dale's residential rental code establishes that the city's rental oversight program exists, in part, to protect the health, safety, and well-being of people living in rental housing, including neighboring residents. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of the minimum standards this article is designed to uphold may have grounds to raise concerns with the city, since the article explicitly covers conditions affecting physical, mental, and social well-being. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Wood Dale's ordinances can help residents understand how the broader goals of Article XVI translate into specific enforceable rights.
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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