Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 Performance-Based Property Management Program § 4.13.1
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This chapter is intended to regulate the maintenance and code compliance of rental property within the City and improve the accountability of owners and tenants of rental housing having frequent or recurring code violations in order to: A. Help ensure a safe and livable rental housing stock in the City; B. Protect public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City; C. Protect the character and stability of residential neighborhoods and areas; D. Correct and prevent housing conditions 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 rental dwellings; and E. Preserve the value of land and buildings throughout the City, and thus protect the City's tax base. Nothing in this chapter is intended to replace or supersede the State of Illinois' regulation of real estate agents or those licensed for property leasing. (Ord. 22-O-46, 9-6-2022)
Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 § 4.13.1 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's Performance-Based Property Management Program, which is designed to regulate maintenance and code compliance at rental properties. The program targets properties with frequent or recurring code violations, aiming to improve accountability among both owners and tenants. It is explicitly not intended to replace or override Illinois state regulation of licensed real estate agents or property leasing professionals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 § 4.13.1, the city's program is built around the premise that rental property owners bear accountability for maintaining code-compliant housing. Operators who proactively address maintenance issues and avoid recurring violations are generally aligned with the program's goals of preserving neighborhood stability and public safety. Familiarity with this foundational purpose section can help property managers understand the broader framework that governs subsequent requirements in Chapter 13.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 § 4.13.1 signals that the city has a formal interest in ensuring rental housing is safe, livable, and free from recurring code violations — rights that extend to all occupants of rental dwellings. Tenants who experience housing conditions affecting health or safety may find that this chapter's purpose supports complaints or enforcement actions at the city level. Local tenant-rights organizations or the city's code enforcement office can be useful resources for understanding how the broader Chapter 13 program may apply to a given situation.
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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