Elmwood Park, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 41B § 41B-1
Purpose and Scope (Elmwood Park Rental Residential Property Ordinance)
Operative Text
[ Ord. No. 2011-14 , 6-6-2011 ; amended 7-12-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-45 ] (a) It is hereby declared that the purpose of this chapter is to provide for the licensing of rental residential property, to establish rights and obligations of the landlord and the tenant in the rental of residential property, and to encourage the landlord and the tenant to maintain and improve the quality of rental residential property within the Village, in order to protect, preserve and promote public health, safety and welfare. (b) This chapter applies to, regulates and determines rights, obligations and remedies under a residential rental agreement, as defined herein, wherever made, for rental residential property within the Village; provided, however, that §§ 41B-8 , 41B-9 , 41B-10 , 41B-11 and 41B-12 of this chapter shall not apply to any dwellings, buildings or structures containing six or fewer units.
Chapter 41B of the Elmwood Park Municipal Code establishes a framework for licensing rental residential properties and sets out the rights, obligations, and remedies that govern the relationship between landlords and tenants within the Village. The chapter applies to any residential rental agreement for property located in Elmwood Park, regardless of where that agreement was signed. Notably, the provisions found in §§ 41B-8 through 41B-12 carry a significant carve-out: they do not apply to buildings or structures containing six or fewer units.
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Property owners and managers operating rental residential units in Elmwood Park should be aware that Chapter 41B § 41B-1 subjects their properties to a licensing requirement and to the rights and obligations defined throughout the chapter. Compliant operators generally ensure they understand which specific sections apply to their building size, since §§ 41B-8 through 41B-12 are not triggered for properties with six or fewer units. Keeping current with both the licensing requirements and any amendments—such as the 2021 update under Ord. No. 2021-45—is a practice commonly associated with maintaining good standing under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants renting residential property within the Village of Elmwood Park have rights and remedies established under Chapter 41B § 41B-1, which applies to their rental agreement regardless of where that agreement was executed. Tenants in larger buildings—those with more than six units—may have access to additional protections found in §§ 41B-8 through 41B-12, which do not extend to smaller properties. Those seeking to understand how this chapter affects their specific rental situation may find it useful to review the full Municipal Code, contact the Village of Elmwood Park directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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