McCook — Ch. 18 Art. XIV Rental Housing § 18-404
Application for issuance and renewal of license
Operative Text
Landlords seeking to obtain or renew a landlord license shall file an application with the building commissioner on forms to be provided by the village. The application must be completed and signed by the landlord. The application shall set forth, with the required attachments, the following information: (a) Name, home address, business address, home phone number, work phone number, mobile phone number and e-mail of the landlord; (b) The street address and permanent index number of the building, the number of dwelling units therein, and the specific unit number of the dwelling units to be licensed; and (c) Proof of ownership of the building or dwelling unit or, if a beneficiary of a land trust, a copy of the trust agreement granting the right to control and manage the beneficial interest.
Section 18-404 of McCook's Rental Housing ordinance establishes the process by which landlords must apply for or renew a rental license in the village. The application, submitted to the building commissioner on village-provided forms, must be completed and signed by the landlord and include personal contact details, property identification information, and documentation proving ownership or authority over the property. This provision applies to all landlords seeking to legally operate rental units within McCook.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-404, compliant operators in McCook obtain the required application forms from the building commissioner's office and ensure the forms are fully completed and personally signed before submission. A thorough application includes all contact information, the property's street address and permanent index number, the number and specific unit numbers of dwelling units to be licensed, and supporting ownership documentation — or, for land trust beneficiaries, a copy of the trust agreement. Keeping copies of submitted applications and attachments on file helps operators demonstrate compliance during any review or renewal cycle.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-404 requires landlords in McCook to hold a valid license for the rental units they operate, which means tenants can inquire with the village's building commissioner's office to verify whether their landlord has filed the required application and holds a current license. If a landlord appears to be operating without a license, tenants may raise that status as a relevant fact when interacting with the building commissioner or other village officials. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with McCook or Illinois local ordinances can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord may not be in compliance with § 18-404.
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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