Batavia CHAPTER 27 MULTIPLE FAMILY RENTAL BUILDINGS § 3-27-2
LICENSE REQUIRED
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A. No person shall own and operate a large multi-unit rental property (hereinafter "rental property") unless the property is properly zoned for the specific residential use and a valid residential rental operating license (hereinafter a "rental license") is issued by the Community Development Department for the specific rental property. B. The rental license shall be issued to the owner of the rental property. C. The requirement for a rental license shall not apply to group homes governed by 405 Illinois Compiled Statutes 35/1 et seq., as amended, Specialized Living Centers Act, age-restricted rental properties for senior citizens, assisted living, skilled nursing, and similar facilities for the developmentally disabled and/or elderly, or other similar uses governed by State or Federal laws, rules or regulations. D. If the owner of the rental property does not reside or have an office or place of business in Kane County, and if the owner has not retained a property manager who resides or has an office or place of business in Kane County, the owner shall designate a person who resides in Kane County or an entity with an office or place of business in Kane County to be the owner's agent for purposes of receiving notices (hereinafter referenced as "designated agent"). (Ord. 13-42, 11-4-2013, eff. 12-1-2013)
Batavia CHAPTER 27 § 3-27-2 establishes that large multi-unit rental properties in Batavia must hold a valid residential rental operating license issued by the Community Development Department, and the property must be properly zoned for residential use. The license is issued to the property owner, not to tenants or managers. Certain facilities—such as group homes, senior housing, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities—are exempt from this requirement, and owners without a local Kane County presence must designate a local agent to receive official notices.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Batavia § 3-27-2, operators of large multi-unit rental properties generally ensure their property is correctly zoned and that a current residential rental operating license has been obtained from the Community Development Department before renting units. Owners who do not reside or maintain a business office in Kane County typically designate a Kane County–based individual or entity to serve as their agent for receiving official notices. Compliant operators also verify whether their property qualifies for one of the statutory exemptions—such as senior housing or assisted living—before determining whether a license is required.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Batavia § 3-27-2 gives tenants a basis to verify that their large multi-unit rental property holds a valid residential rental operating license issued by the Community Development Department. If a property appears to be operating without the required license, tenants may consider contacting the Community Development Department to inquire about the property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Batavia and Kane County regulations can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord is not in compliance with this provision.
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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