Evergreen Park ARTICLE VII. RENTAL HOUSING § 5-374
Written Rental Agreements or Leases Required
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All rental agreements or leases for residential property must be for a period of 90 and must be in writing and shall be entered into within 30 calendar days of the commencement of such rental. The lessor shall provide an executed copy of the written lease to each tenant within 7 calendar days after final execution thereof. All leases shall contain such provisions as required by this Article. An oral lease or license, regardless of the length thereof, to occupy residential property is invalid and not permitted. (Am. Ord. No. 20-2024 § 1, 7-15-24; Am. Ord. No. 27-2025 § 1, 12-15-25)
Evergreen Park § 5-374 requires that all residential rental agreements be in writing, cover a minimum period of 90 days, and be executed within 30 calendar days of when the tenancy begins. The landlord must provide each tenant with a fully signed copy of the lease within 7 calendar days after it is finalized. Oral leases or licenses for residential occupancy are explicitly declared invalid and not permitted under this provision, regardless of how long the oral arrangement was intended to last.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Evergreen Park § 5-374, compliant residential property operators ensure that every tenancy is documented with a written lease covering at least 90 days, signed within the first 30 calendar days of occupancy. Operators also deliver an executed copy of that lease to each tenant no later than 7 calendar days after all parties have signed. Because oral agreements are expressly invalidated by this provision, relying on a handshake arrangement—even for a short-term stay—does not create a lawful tenancy under Evergreen Park's rental housing rules.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evergreen Park § 5-374 gives residential tenants the right to a written lease of at least 90 days, executed within 30 days of move-in, and to receive their own signed copy within 7 days of final execution. If a landlord has only offered an oral agreement or has failed to provide a written lease on time, that oral arrangement is declared invalid under this provision, which may be relevant to raise in any dispute about the tenancy's terms or validity. Tenants who believe this provision has not been followed may consider contacting the Village of Evergreen Park or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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