Orland Park Title 5 Ch. 8 Rental Housing § 5-8-1-7
OCCUPANCY, LICENSE, AND REGISTRATION
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No Dwelling Unit may be occupied by other than the owner and owner's family without having been licensed, registered and inspected. The provisions of this Code's subsection 5-8-3 shall apply for Registration and Bi-Annual inspections of any Rental Unit within the Village. Rental Licenses shall be capped at 10% of the then existing dwelling units in any Census Block, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, regardless of housing type (whether detached, attached, or multi-family). Dwelling units developed and approved through the Village's development approval process as rental units, dwelling units owned and rented by individuals on active military duty, and dwelling units owned and rented for no less than five (5) months and no more than six (6) months by "snowbird" residents who temporarily reside elsewhere are exempted from the cap, though subject to the licensing requirement. The Director of Development Services or his or her designee will develop rules for the implementation of the Rental Housing Registration Program, including rules regarding non-conformance in the initial implementation of the Program. Occupancy limits shall be determined by the applicable Village Codes. No person, corporation or business entity of any kind or nature whatsoever, shall engage in the business of renting any Dwelling Unit to the public, or operating a Rental Dwelling or Dwelling Unit, rooming house or rooming unit, unless a valid and current Residential Rental License has been issued by the Village Clerk for the specific location. This Section is not intended to apply to licensed professionals acting as brokers or agents, unless licensed professionals are owners or managers of property subject to this Code. No person shall rent or occupy a Dwelling Unit or rent or occupy any rooming house unit unless a current valid license has been issued for that specific location. This licensing requirement shall not apply to group homes governed by the Specialized Living Centers Act, 405 ILCS 25/1 et seq., dealing with the developmentally disabled, or other similar uses governed by state or federal laws, rules or regulations. No license shall be issued or renewed unless the owner or operator agrees in the application to such inspections as may be required pursuant to this chapter. Any landlord found in violation of this Section will, in addition to any applicable and assessed fines, be prohibited from applying for any rental license in the Village for a period of one (1) year. (Amd. Ord. 5955, 11-18-24)
Orland Park Title 5 Ch. 8 § 5-8-1-7 establishes that no dwelling unit may be rented or occupied by non-owners without first being licensed, registered, and inspected by the Village. Rental licenses are subject to a cap of 10% of existing dwelling units per Census Block, with specific exemptions for certain rental types such as units developed as rentals, those rented by active military personnel, and short-term 'snowbird' rentals. Occupancy limits are governed by applicable Village codes, and group homes covered under the Specialized Living Centers Act are exempt from the licensing requirement. A landlord found in violation of this section faces not only applicable fines but also a one-year prohibition on applying for any rental license in the Village.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Orland Park Title 5 Ch. 8 § 5-8-1-7, compliant rental property operators obtain a valid Residential Rental License from the Village Clerk before allowing any non-owner occupancy, and they ensure each specific rental location is individually licensed. Operators generally maintain current registrations, submit to bi-annual inspections as outlined in subsection 5-8-3, and confirm whether their property falls within or outside the 10% Census Block cap — or qualifies for one of the enumerated exemptions. Because a violation of this section can result in a one-year bar from obtaining any rental license in the Village, in addition to assessed fines, maintaining compliance with the licensing and inspection requirements is a central operational concern.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Orland Park Title 5 Ch. 8 § 5-8-1-7 provides that tenants have a right to occupy only units that hold a valid, current Residential Rental License issued for that specific location — meaning an unlicensed unit is not lawfully available for rental occupancy. Tenants who believe their unit may be operating without a proper license can inquire with the Village Clerk's office or the Director of Development Services, who oversees the Rental Housing Registration Program. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help individuals understand how the licensing status of a unit may be relevant to their rental situation, including any potential defenses or remedies available under this section.
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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