Oak Park Title 12 Residential Rental Licensing (Arts. 2, 4, 6) § 12-4-5
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This article does not apply to any deposit made with respect to public housing. (Ord. 1990-0-9, 3-19-1990, eff. 6-1-1990; amd. Ord. 15-184, 11-2-2015, eff. 12-1-2015)
Oak Park Title 12, Article 4 (§ 12-4-5) carves out an explicit exemption from the deposit rules contained in that article: any deposit connected to public housing is not covered by those requirements. The article's deposit-related obligations and protections apply only to non-public-housing rental arrangements. This exemption has been part of the Oak Park code since 1990 and was reaffirmed by a 2015 amendment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of conventional residential rental properties in Oak Park should be aware that § 12-4-5 limits the scope of Article 4's deposit rules to non-public-housing units. Landlords managing standard market-rate or privately owned rental units remain subject to the deposit requirements set out elsewhere in Article 4. Those overseeing public housing properties, by contrast, are not governed by this article's deposit provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 12-4-5 of Oak Park Title 12, tenants living in public housing are not covered by the deposit protections established in Article 4 of this ordinance. Tenants in conventional rental units, however, retain whatever rights Article 4 provides regarding deposits. Renters who are uncertain whether their housing qualifies as public housing may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or the Oak Park village offices for clarification.
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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