Chicago Ridge — Ch. 14 Art. III Rental Units and Dwellings § 14-70
License period
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RRA licenses shall be issued for a period of one full year unless otherwise specifically provided, and the full license fee or prorated license fee as provided below shall be paid prior to issuance. All licenses will expire on December 31 next after issuance unless previously revoked or suspended. The license shall not be transferable. Each new owner of the rental dwelling/dwelling unit/rooming unit must obtain an RRA license in accordance with village ordinances within 30 days of the transfer of title or possession of rental property. The prorated license fees shall be as follows: 100 percent license fee from January through March. 75 percent license fee from April through June. 50 percent license fee from July through September. 25 percent license fee from October through December.
Chicago Ridge § 14-70 establishes that Rental Registration and Approval (RRA) licenses run for one calendar year and expire on December 31 following issuance, unless revoked or suspended earlier. The full license fee must be paid before a license is issued, though a prorated fee applies depending on the quarter in which the license is obtained—ranging from 100% of the fee in the first quarter down to 25% in the fourth. Licenses are non-transferable, meaning that when a rental property changes hands, the new owner must obtain a fresh RRA license within 30 days of the title or possession transfer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chicago Ridge § 14-70, compliant rental property operators secure an RRA license before renting and pay the applicable fee—either the full amount or a prorated amount based on the quarter of application. When a property is sold or otherwise transferred, the incoming owner obtains a new RRA license within 30 days of taking title or possession, since the prior owner's license cannot be transferred. Operators also track the December 31 expiration date each year to ensure timely renewal and uninterrupted licensure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chicago Ridge § 14-70 requires that every rental dwelling be covered by a valid, non-transferable RRA license issued to the current owner. If a property recently changed ownership, tenants may want to verify that the new owner obtained an RRA license within the required 30-day window. Tenants who have concerns about whether their unit is properly licensed can contact the Village of Chicago Ridge directly, or reach 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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