Chicago Ridge — Ch. 14 Art. III Rental Units and Dwellings § 14-71
Applicant owners; change of ownership
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The village clerk is hereby authorized, upon application, to issue new RRA licenses and renewals thereof in the names of applicant owners of rental dwelling or dwelling units or rooming units. No such license shall be issued unless the multiple dwellings, common areas and roominghouse, in connection with which the license is sought, is found after inspection to meet all applicable requirements of this chapter and the fire, building and zoning code regulations of the village pursuant thereto. Rental dwelling units that change ownership shall be required to be inspected before a new RRA license can be issued.
Under Chicago Ridge Ch. 14 Art. III § 14-71, the village clerk has authority to issue new Rental Registration and Approval (RRA) licenses and renewals to property owners who apply. Before any license is granted, the dwelling, common areas, or rooming units covered by the application must pass an inspection confirming compliance with the village's applicable housing, fire, building, and zoning requirements. When a rental unit changes hands, a fresh inspection is mandatory before a new RRA license can be issued to the incoming owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking an RRA license or renewal under § 14-71 generally ensure that all dwelling units, common areas, and rooming units are brought into full compliance with Chicago Ridge's housing, fire, building, and zoning codes before submitting an application to the village clerk. When a property changes ownership, compliant operators arrange for the required inspection prior to assuming licensed operation of the rental unit. Keeping maintenance records and addressing code deficiencies in advance of any ownership transfer or renewal cycle is a practice consistent with meeting the inspection standard this section establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-71 establishes that every rental dwelling in Chicago Ridge must hold a valid RRA license, and that a property inspection confirming code compliance is a prerequisite for that license — including after a change of ownership. If a tenant believes their unit is being rented without a current RRA license, or that an ownership change occurred without the required inspection, they may raise that concern with the village clerk's office or a local tenant-rights organization. Tenants can also explore whether the absence of a required license or inspection under § 14-71 is relevant to any housing complaint or proceeding they are involved in.
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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