Elk Grove Village CHAPTER 15: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS/CRIME FREE HOUSING § 3-15-2
LICENSE REQUIRED
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It shall be unlawful for any property owner to rent, lease or operate a multi-family dwelling unit or single-family rental dwelling to a tenant within the Village without first having obtained a license as herein provided.
Section 3-15-2 of Elk Grove Village's Chapter 15 establishes that operating any rental dwelling—whether a multi-family unit or a single-family home—within the Village is prohibited unless the property owner has first obtained the required license. The rule applies before any rental activity begins, meaning the licensing requirement is a precondition to lawfully renting to a tenant. This applies to all residential rental properties within the Village's jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-15-2, property owners in Elk Grove Village who rent or operate multi-family or single-family residential units are expected to secure the required rental license before placing any tenant in the property. Compliant operators typically obtain and maintain a current license for each applicable property, renew it as required, and ensure no tenancy begins without the license already in place. Failure to hold a valid license before renting constitutes a violation of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3-15-2 establishes that your landlord is legally required to hold a valid Village rental license before renting to you. If a landlord is operating without this license, that may constitute a violation of Elk Grove Village's Chapter 15 regulations, which tenants can raise when addressing concerns about their rental arrangement. Tenants who believe their landlord may be unlicensed can contact the Village directly or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available to them.
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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