Oak Forest CHAPTER 117: LODGING § 117.45
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE; HEARING; APPEAL
Operative Text
The City Clerk may suspend or revoke any residential rental license, on not less than five days' notice to the licensee and an opportunity for a hearing, whenever the Clerk finds that the licensee has failed or refused to correct any violation of any law or regulation applicable to the property, after reasonable notice and opportunity to take corrective action. Any person whose license has been suspended or revoked by the City Clerk shall be entitled to an appeal to the Mayor as provided in § 110.010 of this code. (Ord. 2013-09-0461O, § 2 (part), passed 9-24-2013; Am. Ord. 2020-02-0785O, passed 2-25-2020)
Under Oak Forest CHAPTER 117: LODGING § 117.45, the City Clerk has the authority to suspend or revoke a residential rental license when a licensee has failed or refused to correct a violation of applicable law or regulation after being given reasonable notice and a chance to fix the problem. Before any suspension or revocation takes effect, the licensee must receive at least five days' notice and an opportunity to be heard. A landlord whose license is suspended or revoked may appeal that decision to the Mayor under § 110.010 of the Oak Forest city code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers holding residential rental licenses in Oak Forest should be aware that § 117.45 empowers the City Clerk to suspend or revoke a license when violations of applicable laws or regulations go uncorrected after reasonable notice. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any violation notices, document their corrective actions, and maintain records showing that issues were addressed in a timely manner. If a suspension or revocation is issued, the licensee has a right to a hearing before the action is finalized and may pursue an appeal to the Mayor as outlined in § 110.010.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oak Forest § 117.45 establishes a mechanism that can result in a landlord losing their residential rental license if they repeatedly fail to correct property violations after being given notice and an opportunity to act. Tenants who are aware of unaddressed code or regulatory violations at their rental property may consider reporting those conditions to the City Clerk's office, which holds the authority to initiate license suspension or revocation proceedings under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help renters understand how this process works and what options may be available when a landlord's license is at risk or has been affected.
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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