Calumet Park CHAPTER 119: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE REGULATIONS § 119.26
DEFINITIONS
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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Any law enforcement officer, building official, zoning inspector, code enforcement officer, fire inspector, building inspector, or other person authorized by the village to enforce the applicable code(s). LANDLORD. One or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested all or part of the legal title to the premises or all or part of the beneficial ownership and a right to the present use and enjoyment of the premises, including a mortgage holder in possession of a rental unit. Also see OWNER . OWNER. Every person, entity, landlord, or mortgagee, who alone or severally with others: (1) Has legal or equitable title to any rental dwelling, dwelling unit, mobile dwelling unit, building, structure, parcel of land, vacant or otherwise, including but not limited to, a mobile home park; or (2) Has legal care, charge or control of any dwelling, dwelling unit, mobile dwelling unit, building, structure or parcel of land, vacant or otherwise, including a mobile home park, in any capacity, including but not limited to, agent, executor, executrix, administrator, administratix, trustee or guardian of the estate of the holder of legal title; or (3) Is a mortgagee in possession of any such property, or is a mortgagee with actual control of access to the property by any means including, but not limited to, changing locks or putting on a lock box; or (4) Is an agent, trustee, or other person appointed by the courts and vested with possession or control of any such property. (5) The property manager shall not be considered the owner. PROPERTY MANAGER. Any party designated by the owner as responsible for inspecting, maintaining and securing the property as required in this subchapter. RENTAL PROPERTY shall mean any structure or portion of a structure within the village which is occupied by someone other than the owner of the real estate for residential or commercial purposes, including but not limited to the following: mobile homes, mobile home spaces, town homes, dormitories, and condominium unit(s), and for which the owner receives any value or consideration, including but not limited to money, or the exchange of goods or services, regardless of the relationship between lessor and lessee. (Ord. 18-1207, passed 9-13-2018)
Section § 119.26 of Calumet Park's Chapter 119 establishes the official definitions that apply throughout the village's residential rental licensing regulations. Key terms such as 'Landlord,' 'Owner,' 'Property Manager,' 'Enforcement Officer,' and 'Rental Property' are given specific legal meanings that govern how the rest of the subchapter is interpreted and applied. Notably, the definition of 'Owner' is broad, encompassing not just titleholders but also mortgagees in possession, court-appointed trustees, and agents with control over property access. The definition of 'Rental Property' is similarly expansive, covering any structure occupied by a non-owner in exchange for any form of value, regardless of the relationship between the parties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 119.26, property owners and managers in Calumet Park should be aware that the village's definitions of 'Owner' and 'Landlord' are intentionally broad — encompassing mortgagees in possession, agents, trustees, and others with legal or equitable control over a property. Compliant operators generally ensure that anyone acting in a managerial or control capacity over a rental property understands their potential classification under these definitions. It is also worth noting that while a designated Property Manager is explicitly excluded from the definition of 'Owner' under § 119.26, the Owner retains ultimate responsibility under the subchapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 119.26 defines who qualifies as a 'Landlord,' 'Owner,' and 'Enforcement Officer' under Calumet Park's rental licensing rules, which can be relevant when a tenant needs to identify the responsible party for a housing complaint or code issue. Because the definition of 'Owner' under § 119.26 is broad — including mortgagees and agents with control over property access — tenants may have more than one party to whom they can direct concerns. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the village's designated enforcement officers, as identified in § 119.26, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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