Madison CHAPTER 114: APARTMENTS AND RENTAL PROPERTY; LODGING § 114.02
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Every person carrying on the business of renting or leasing property for a profit without regard to the number of dwelling units owned within the corporate limits of the city. (Ord. 1302, passed 3-27-1996)
Madison Chapter 114, § 114.02 establishes that the city's apartment and rental property regulations apply broadly to anyone engaged in the business of renting or leasing property for profit within Madison's city limits, regardless of how many dwelling units that person owns. There is no minimum portfolio size or unit-count threshold that exempts a landlord from coverage. The rule was adopted by Ordinance 1302 on March 27, 1996, and has defined the scope of Chapter 114 ever since.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Madison § 114.02, a property owner who rents or leases even a single unit for profit within Madison's corporate limits is considered to be carrying on a rental business subject to Chapter 114's requirements. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with all provisions of Chapter 114 from the outset, rather than assuming a small portfolio places them outside the ordinance's reach. Staying current with any amendments to Chapter 114 is a standard practice for operators of any size.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Madison § 114.02 means that the protections and standards established throughout Chapter 114 extend to renters in any for-profit rental property within the city, no matter how large or small the landlord's operation is. Tenants who believe a landlord is not complying with Chapter 114 can generally document the issue and explore options such as contacting the City of Madison's relevant housing or code-enforcement office. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand which specific provisions of Chapter 114 may apply to their situation.
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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