Highland Park — Title XVII Ch. 174 Property Maintenance and Housing Code § 174.206
Applications open for inspection
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All applications for Boarding/Lodging House license shall be kept on file in the office of the building division and shall be open for public inspection.
Under Highland Park Title XVII Ch. 174 § 174.206, applications submitted for a Boarding/Lodging House license are treated as public records. These documents must be retained on file within the building division's office and made available for anyone to review. The provision establishes a transparency requirement around the licensing process for this category of residential property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a Boarding/Lodging House license in Highland Park should be aware that, under § 174.206, the application they submit becomes part of the public record held by the building division. Compliant operators generally ensure that the information included in their application is accurate and complete, knowing it will be accessible to the public. Maintaining thorough and truthful documentation is a standard practice consistent with this open-records requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 174.206 of Highland Park's Property Maintenance and Housing Code gives members of the public the right to inspect Boarding/Lodging House license applications on file with the building division. Tenants or prospective residents can visit the building division's office to review these applications and learn about the licensing status of a property. Those with questions about how to access these records or what they contain may find guidance through local tenant-rights organizations or the building division directly.
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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