Municipal
Code of Chicago
Chapter 5-12
Residential Landlords and Tenants
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ordinance section at the left
Section
5-12-040 Tenant Responsibilities Every tenant must: (a) comply with all obligations imposed specifically upon
tenants by provisions of the municipal code applicable to
dwelling units;
(b) keep that part of the premises that he occupies and
uses as safe as the condition of the premises permits;
(c) dispose of all ashes, rubbish, garbage and other waste
from his dwelling unit in a clean and safe manner;
(d) keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit or
used by the tenants as clean as their condition permits;
(e) use in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing,
sanitary, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other
facilities and appliances, including elevators, in the
premises;
(f) not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface,
damage, impair or remove any part of the premises or
knowingly permit any person on the premises with his consent
to do so; and
(g) conduct himself and require other persons on the
premises with his consent to conduct themselves in a manner
that will not disturb his neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of
the premises. Have
an issue?
If
you believe your landlord has violated the obligation to make a timely
return of your deposit or to pay interest on your deposit, please feel
free to telephone us at 773-399-1122 for a free telephone consultation
(most consultations require approximately ten to fifteen minutes) or email us.
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