East Peoria — Title 3 Ch. 17 Roominghouses § 3-17-13
Register required
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(a) The operator of any roominghouse shall keep a register which shall contain the names and former addresses of all persons occupying any sleeping room therein, and the hour and date of arrival and departure of such occupants, and the state automobile license number and the license year of any vehicle kept by such occupant on or about the premises of the roominghouse. (b) The register shall be available for examination at all times by members of the city council, officers of the city police department or of state or federal law enforcement or investigative agencies.
East Peoria — Title 3 Ch. 17 § 3-17-13 requires every roominghouse operator to maintain a written register documenting each occupant's name, former address, arrival and departure times and dates, and any vehicle license plate number and year associated with that occupant. This register is not a private internal document; it must be open for inspection at any time by city council members, city police, and state or federal law enforcement or investigative agencies. The rule creates a continuous, ongoing recordkeeping obligation tied to the operation of the roominghouse itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under East Peoria — Title 3 Ch. 17 § 3-17-13, compliant roominghouse operators maintain an up-to-date register that captures each occupant's full name, prior address, check-in and check-out times and dates, and the state license plate number and license year of any vehicle the occupant keeps on or near the property. Because the register must be available for examination 'at all times,' operators generally keep it on-site and accessible rather than stored off-premises or in a format that would delay access. Establishing a consistent intake procedure for collecting this information from each new occupant helps ensure the register remains current and complete.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
East Peoria — Title 3 Ch. 17 § 3-17-13 places the recordkeeping obligation squarely on the roominghouse operator, not on occupants, though residents should be aware that their personal information — including name, former address, arrival and departure times, and vehicle license details — is recorded in a register that law enforcement and city officials may inspect without advance notice. Tenants who have concerns about how their information is being collected or stored may wish to review what the register contains and consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with local rooming-house regulations. Understanding this provision can also be relevant if a dispute arises about the accuracy of occupancy records kept by the operator.
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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