Glenwood — Ch. 26 Art. XI Landlords § 26-800
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For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall be defined as follows: Landlord means and shall include the following: (1) Any person or entity who alone, jointly, or severally with others has legal title to any land or premises located in the village which is leased in whole or in part for residential purposes; or (2) Any person who is an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of the estate of a legal title holder of land or premises located in the village which is leased in whole or in part for residential purposes; or (3) Any person who is a mortgagee in possession, or has been appointed to serve as the trustee of any land or premises located in the village which is leased in whole or in part for residential purposes; or (4) Any person/entity that owns and occupies a residential dwelling unit and receives a payment from any person (including relatives) for the privilege of occupying any portion of the same residential dwelling unit.
Glenwood Ch. 26 Art. XI § 26-800 establishes who qualifies as a "landlord" under the village's residential landlord regulations. The definition is intentionally broad, covering not only traditional property owners but also estate representatives such as executors and trustees, mortgagees in possession, and even owner-occupants who collect any payment — including from family members — in exchange for sharing their dwelling. This foundational definition determines which individuals and entities are subject to the obligations and protections set out elsewhere in Article XI.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glenwood § 26-800, the term "landlord" extends well beyond conventional property ownership, meaning that executors managing an estate's rental property, mortgagees who have taken possession, and owner-occupants renting out a room to a relative all fall within its scope. Operators who fit any of the four categories defined in this section generally ensure they are aware of and compliant with all other requirements in Ch. 26 Art. XI. Reviewing the full article with this expansive definition in mind helps property managers and title-holders understand whether their specific role triggers regulatory obligations under Glenwood's residential leasing rules.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glenwood § 26-800 matters to tenants because it clarifies who bears the legal responsibilities of a "landlord" — and therefore who can be held accountable under Ch. 26 Art. XI. Even if a tenant's housing arrangement involves an estate representative, a bank in possession, or an owner-occupant collecting rent from a roommate, that party may still qualify as a landlord under this definition. Tenants who are uncertain whether their housing provider falls under Article XI may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the village's municipal code for guidance on available remedies.
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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