North Chicago — Title 5 Ch. 14 Landlord Licensing § 5-14-17
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Any person notified of violations as provided in this chapter, or any person denied a landlord license, short-term rental endorsement, or landlord license certificate of compliance, or any person whose landlord license or landlord license certificate of compliance has been suspended or revoked shall have the right of appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission under section 8.6 of the City of North Chicago Zoning Ordinance. The residential rental property shall not be rented or leased pending the appeal if the decision being appealed is based upon one or more of the following: (1) Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical Code violations, which present a substantial risk of harm to the health or safety of the occupants or the potential occupants of the residential rental property. (2) The failure of the owner or applicant to provide a completed application for a landlord license and/or landlord license certificate of compliance. (3) The occupancy of the residential rental property exceeds the Maximum Allowable Occupancy under the Building Codes.
North Chicago Title 5 Ch. 14 § 5-14-17 establishes a formal appeal right for anyone who receives a violation notice, is denied a landlord license or short-term rental endorsement, or has a license suspended or revoked under the landlord licensing chapter. Appeals are heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission under section 8.6 of the City of North Chicago Zoning Ordinance. However, if the adverse decision stems from serious structural, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical code violations posing a health or safety risk, an incomplete license application, or an occupancy level exceeding the permitted maximum, the property may not be rented or leased while the appeal is pending.
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Under § 5-14-17, operators who receive a violation notice or face a license denial, suspension, or revocation have a defined path to challenge that decision before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Compliant operators typically ensure their license applications are complete and that their properties meet all structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and occupancy standards before renting—because deficiencies in those areas trigger a mandatory rental hold during any appeal. Keeping thorough maintenance records and promptly addressing code issues helps demonstrate good-faith compliance throughout the licensing process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5-14-17 of North Chicago's landlord licensing chapter provides important protections for renters: when a landlord's license is denied, suspended, or revoked due to serious code violations, an incomplete application, or excess occupancy, the property cannot legally be rented or leased while an appeal is pending. Tenants who believe their unit may be subject to such conditions can contact the City of North Chicago to inquire about a property's licensing status or any outstanding violations. Tenant-rights organizations can help renters understand what options may be available when a rental property is operating under a challenged or revoked 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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