Orland Hills CHAPTER 100: INSPECTION AND LICENSING OF RENTAL DWELLINGS § 100.02
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
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(A) No building shall be operated as a rental dwelling unless the owner or landlord of such building holds a current, unrevoked license issued by the village, in his, her, or its name for the specific rental dwelling. (B) Every license shall be issued in January for a period of one year unless sooner revoked and may be renewed for successive annual periods. Licenses issued during the year will be prorated accordingly by the Building Department. (C) No license shall be issued or renewed unless the owner or manager has first made application therefor on an application form provided by the village. The initial application for a license shall be filed with the village within 30 days after the effective date of this chapter. The village's Building Department shall organize and schedule the timing of the inspection on an annual basis that allows for continual annual inspections. (D) The village's Building Official is hereby authorized to investigate and to issue licenses and renewals in the names of owners or managers of rental dwellings. No license shall be issued unless the rental dwelling, in connection with which the license is sought, is found after inspection by the Building Official or his or her designee, to meet the applicable requirements of this chapter. Each applicant shall be notified by the village in advance of the date and time of such inspection. (E) No license shall be issued or renewed unless the completed application form is accompanied by payment of an annual license fee. The annual fee for licenses for rental dwellings shall be $200 per dwelling unit. No inspection fee shall be charged for any owner-occupied unit. (F) No license shall be issued or renewed unless the applicant has first designated an agent for the receipt of service of complaints for any violation of the provisions of any of the village's codes, and for service of process for all notices, complaints and lawsuits that may be filed in connection with the rental dwelling. Such designation shall be made in writing and shall accompany each application form. (G) An application for renewal of a license shall be made 30 days prior to the expiration of the present license. (H) Each license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the rental dwelling. Every person holding a license shall give notice in writing to the Building Official within five days after having transferred or otherwise disposed of the legal control of any rental dwelling. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person or persons acquiring control of the rental dwelling. (Ord. 2018-002, passed 2-21-18) Penalty, see § 100.99
Orland Hills § 100.02 establishes that every rental dwelling in the village must be covered by a current, village-issued license held in the owner's or landlord's name before the property may be operated as a rental. Licenses run on an annual cycle beginning in January, carry a fee of $200 per dwelling unit, and require a passing inspection by the Building Official before they can be issued or renewed. Owners must also designate a written agent for receipt of complaints and legal notices, display the license conspicuously inside the rental dwelling, and notify the Building Official in writing within five days of transferring control of the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Orland Hills § 100.02, compliant rental property operators obtain and maintain a current village license for each rental dwelling, pay the $200-per-unit annual fee, and submit renewal applications at least 30 days before the existing license expires. They keep a designated agent on file for service of complaints and legal process, post the license in a visible location within the property, and cooperate with the Building Official's scheduled annual inspection. When ownership or control of a rental dwelling changes hands, operators provide written notice to the Building Official within five days, including the name and address of the incoming party.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Orland Hills § 100.02 requires that any building rented to tenants be covered by a valid, village-issued license — meaning tenants have a general basis to inquire whether their landlord holds a current license for their specific unit. If a landlord is operating without a required license or has had one revoked, that may constitute a violation subject to penalties referenced in § 100.99, which tenants can raise when interacting with the village's Building Department. Tenants who have questions about their landlord's licensing status or compliance with this chapter may contact the Orland Hills Building Department directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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