Palatine — Ch. 12 Existing Structures Maintenance and Occupancy § 12-88
Short-term residential rentals prohibited
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to operate, use, offer for rent or use, or advertise for rent or use, any property within the village as a short-term residential rental. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth above, it shall not be considered a short-term residential rental when the preceding owner of a property maintains possession of a residential structure after closing for the sale thereof, but leases the property back from the successor owner for a period of time pursuant to a written agreement.
Section 12-88 of Palatine's Ch. 12 Existing Structures Maintenance and Occupancy code makes it unlawful for any person or entity to operate, offer, or advertise a property within the village as a short-term residential rental. The prohibition covers the full range of activity — from listing a property to actually renting it out on a short-term basis. One narrow exception exists: when a home seller stays in the property after closing and leases it back from the new owner under a written agreement, that arrangement is not treated as a short-term residential rental under this section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-88, property owners and managers in Palatine are generally expected to refrain from listing, advertising, or renting out any residential property on a short-term basis. Compliant operators typically ensure that any rental arrangement they enter into does not fall within the definition of a short-term residential rental as described in this section. The only recognized exception under § 12-88 is a documented post-closing leaseback arrangement between a seller and the new owner, which should be memorialized in a written agreement to qualify for that carve-out.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-88 establishes that short-term residential rentals are prohibited throughout the Village of Palatine, which means tenants who encounter a landlord advertising or operating such a rental may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe a rental arrangement violates § 12-88 can report the concern to the village's code enforcement or building department, which oversees compliance with Ch. 12. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Palatine's municipal code can help individuals understand how this prohibition may apply to their circumstances.
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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