Bloomingdale CHAPTER 11 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING RENTAL CODE § 4-11-2
APPLICABILITY, INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATIONS
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The Building and Zoning Department shall be charged with the enforcement of these regulations, and the Building Commissioner shall be known as the code enforcement official charged with the application, interpretation, and implementation of these regulations. These regulations shall be applicable to all residential properties in the Village that are leased or rented, which shall be defined as any residential rental unit wherein the owner or owner's agent allows an individual or individuals to possess and occupy the premises whether or not payment is provided for occupancy. All areas of the residential rental unit to which a tenant has the right of use or access shall be subject to inspection for compliance with the applicable codes and ordinances of the Village. Further, the licensing requirement, as provided by this Chapter, shall not apply to: A. Any land contract, contract for sale or any other property transaction wherein the new occupant has legally committed to acquire legal title to the property and has occupied the premises within sixty (60) days of the date of the contract; or B. Residential Dwelling Units, as hereinafter defined, that are constructed as part of an apartment complex or condominum building, that is wholly occupied by a tenant and is not further sublet, if property ownership provides the building commissioner with: 1. Notarized documentation evidencing the existence of twenty-four (24)hour seven (7) days per week site management and maintenance service; and 2. The contact information for the parties responsible for the services provided for in the immediately aforementioned subsection 1. (Ord. 2020-36, 12-14-2020; amd. Ord. 2021-22, 6-28-2021; Ord. 2021-39, 9-27-2021; Ord. 2024-45, 11-11-2024)
Bloomingdale's CHAPTER 11 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING RENTAL CODE § 4-11-2 establishes that the Building and Zoning Department, led by the Building Commissioner, is responsible for enforcing the Village's residential rental regulations. The rules apply broadly to all rented or leased residential properties in the Village, covering any arrangement where an occupant is permitted to possess and use a unit — regardless of whether rent is actually paid. Two categories are carved out from the licensing requirement: properties being acquired through a land contract or similar purchase agreement where the occupant commits to taking title within 60 days, and units within fully tenant-occupied apartment complexes or condominium buildings where the property owner can demonstrate round-the-clock on-site management through notarized documentation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-11-2, operators of residential rental properties in Bloomingdale should be aware that the Building Commissioner serves as the primary enforcement official and may inspect all areas of a unit to which a tenant has access. Landlords who own units within larger apartment complexes or condominium buildings may qualify for an exemption from the Chapter's licensing requirement, but only by providing the Building Commissioner with notarized proof of 24/7 on-site management and maintenance service along with the relevant contact information. Operators whose properties do not meet one of the two stated exemptions — land contract transactions or qualifying complex ownership — should treat their units as fully subject to the Village's rental code requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 4-11-2 of Bloomingdale's residential rental code means that tenants living in any rented or leased unit in the Village — even one where no money changes hands — are protected by the Village's applicable codes and ordinances, and all areas of the unit they have the right to use or access are subject to inspection. The Building and Zoning Department and its Building Commissioner are the designated enforcement bodies, giving tenants a clear point of contact when potential code violations arise. Tenants who believe their unit is not in compliance with Village codes may consider reaching out to the Building and Zoning Department directly or consulting a local tenant-rights organization to understand the options available under this chapter.
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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