McCook — Ch. 18 Art. XIV Rental Housing § 18-402
Landlord license
Operative Text
No person shall rent or lease a dwelling unit, or receive any rental income therefrom, without possessing a valid landlord license. Landlord licenses issued under this article shall be specific to the landlord and the dwelling units to be rented as identified on the landlord's application.
McCook Ch. 18 Art. XIV § 18-402 establishes that renting or leasing a dwelling unit—or collecting any rental income from one—is prohibited unless the person doing so holds a valid landlord license. Each license is tied both to the individual landlord and to the specific dwelling units listed on the original application, meaning a license cannot be transferred to a different property or owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under McCook § 18-402, compliant rental property operators obtain and maintain a valid landlord license before collecting any rent or entering into a lease. Because each license is specific to both the landlord and the listed dwelling units, operators generally ensure that any new rental units are added through the application process rather than assumed to be covered by an existing license. Operators who acquire additional properties or change their rental portfolio typically update their licensing accordingly to remain in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
McCook § 18-402 requires that any landlord renting a unit to you hold a valid license covering that specific unit. If a landlord is collecting rent without a proper license, that may constitute a violation of this provision, which tenants can raise as a concern with the appropriate local authority in McCook. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help explain what options are generally available when a landlord appears to be operating without the required license.
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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