Highland Park — Title XVII Ch. 174 Property Maintenance and Housing Code § 174.204
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The applicant shall provide the following information: (A) The name, address and phone number of the applicant, if an individual; if the applicant is a firm or corporation, the name and address of a designated officer or beneficial owner; (B) The street address and current zoning for the structure for which the license is sought; (C) The name, address and phone number of the person residing in the premises under whose management or supervision such house will be operated; (D) The number of persons proposed to be accommodated in each room; and (E) Any such other information as may be required by the Building Official and the Fire Code Official to determine compliance with the International Fire Code, as adopted and amended.
Section 174.204 of Highland Park's Property Maintenance and Housing Code sets out the information that must be submitted as part of a rental or rooming house license application. Required details include the applicant's identity and contact information, the property's address and zoning classification, the name and contact information of the on-site manager or supervisor, the proposed occupancy count per room, and any additional information the Building Official or Fire Code Official deems necessary to assess compliance with the International Fire Code. The provision ensures that licensing authorities have a complete picture of who is responsible for the property and how it will be operated before a license is issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a rental or rooming house license under § 174.204 generally prepare a complete application package that includes their own contact details (or those of a designated officer if the applicant is a business entity), the property's street address and zoning designation, the contact information of whoever will manage or supervise the premises day-to-day, and a room-by-room occupancy breakdown. Because the Building Official and Fire Code Official may request supplemental information to verify International Fire Code compliance, compliant operators typically anticipate follow-up inquiries and keep supporting documentation readily available. Submitting a thorough application from the outset helps avoid delays in the licensing process under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 174.204 establishes what information a landlord or rooming house operator must disclose to the city when applying for a license, including the identity of the on-site manager or supervisor and the proposed occupancy limits for each room. Tenants can use this framework to verify that a licensed property has a named, contactable person responsible for its management. If a tenant has concerns about whether a property is properly licensed or whether occupancy limits are being respected, general enforcement paths include contacting Highland Park's Building Official or a local tenant-rights organization for 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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