Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-1-7
OCCUPANCY, LICENSE, AND REGISTRATION
Operative Text
No Dwelling Unit may be occupied by other than the owner and owner’s family without having been licensed, registered and inspected. The provisions of this Code’s shall apply for Annual Registration and Tri Annual inspections of any Rental Unit within the City. Occupancy limits shall be determined by the applicable City Codes. No person, corporation or business entity of any kind or nature whatsoever, shall engage in the business of renting any Dwelling Unit to the public, or operating a Rental Dwelling or Dwelling Unit, rooming house or rooming unit, unless a valid and current Residential Rental License has been issued by the City of Countryside for the specific location. This agreement is not intended to apply to licensed professionals acting as brokers or agents, unless licensed professionals are owners or managers of property subject to this Code. No person shall rent or occupy a Dwelling Unit or rent or occupy any rooming house unit unless a current valid license has been issued for that specific location. This licensing requirement shall not apply to group homes governed by the Specialized Living Centers Act, 405 ILCS 25/1 et seq., dealing with the developmentally disabled, or other similar uses governed by state or federal laws, rules or regulations. No license shall be issued or renewed unless the owner or operator agrees in the application to such inspections as may be required pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 21-36-O, 9-22-2021)
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-1-7 establishes that no rental dwelling unit may be occupied by anyone other than the owner and their family unless the unit has been licensed, registered, and inspected by the City of Countryside. Any person, corporation, or business entity that rents or operates a dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit must hold a valid, current Residential Rental License issued for that specific location. Certain exemptions apply, including group homes governed by the Specialized Living Centers Act (405 ILCS 25/1 et seq.) and similar uses regulated by state or federal law, as well as licensed brokers or agents who are not owners or managers of the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-1-7, compliant rental property operators obtain and maintain a valid Residential Rental License from the City of Countryside for each specific rental location before allowing any non-owner occupancy. Operators also keep up with the annual registration and triannual inspection requirements outlined in the Code, and they agree to required inspections as part of the license application and renewal process. Occupancy limits are set by applicable City Codes, so operators generally ensure their units are configured and rented in accordance with those standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-1-7 provides that tenants have a right to occupy only units that hold a valid, current Residential Rental License issued by the City of Countryside for that specific location. If a tenant has reason to believe a unit lacks proper licensing or has not been inspected as required, they may consider contacting the City of Countryside directly to inquire about the unit's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Countryside ordinances can also be a resource for understanding what options may be available when a unit appears to be operating without the required license.
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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