North Chicago — Title 5 Ch. 14 Landlord Licensing § 5-14-18
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A. The fee for a landlord license shall be as outlined in section 14-7-1 of the City Code. B. The fee for a landlord license certificate of compliance, including related inspection(s), shall be as outlined in section 14-7-1 of the City Code. C. The fee for a short-term rental endorsement application shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per unit per year, which shall be due at the time of application for a short-term rental endorsement and shall be in addition to all other applicable landlord license fees required by this Chapter.
North Chicago Title 5 Ch. 14 Landlord Licensing § 5-14-18 establishes the fee structure for landlord licensing. Standard landlord license fees and certificate-of-compliance fees (which cover related inspections) are set by reference to the City Code's fee schedule in section 14-7-1. Operators who wish to offer short-term rentals must pay an additional $50 per unit per year for a short-term rental endorsement, due at the time of application and on top of any other required landlord license fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5-14-18, compliant landlords in North Chicago pay the base license fee and any certificate-of-compliance or inspection fees as listed in City Code section 14-7-1. Operators who rent units on a short-term basis also budget for the $50-per-unit, per-year endorsement fee, which is collected at the time of application and does not replace the standard licensing fees. Keeping current with both the base fee schedule and any short-term rental endorsement renewals is part of maintaining a valid landlord license under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
§ 5-14-18 of North Chicago's Landlord Licensing chapter requires landlords to pay licensing and inspection fees, including a separate $50-per-unit annual fee for any short-term rental endorsement. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating without a properly paid and maintained license may raise that concern with the appropriate North Chicago municipal office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with local licensing requirements. Verifying a landlord's license status can be a useful step when questions arise about the legitimacy of a rental arrangement.
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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