Peoria Heights ARTICLE A. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION CODE § 9-8A-2
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The following terms when used in this article shall have the indicated meanings unless the use or context clearly indicates another meaning is intended: ACCEPTABLE UNIT: A residential rental unit that is free of violations of the Housing Codes that pose a threat to tenants or the public, and free of substantial violations that do not pose an immediate threat to tenants or the public. DIVISION 31.1: 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-31.1-1 et seq., of the Illinois Municipal Code. HOUSING CODES: The adopted codes as set forth in section 9-2-1 of this title. HOUSING INSPECTOR: The employee of the Village and the subordinates or designees of such employee responsible for the administration of this Residential Rental Registration Code. The housing inspector shall be under the direct supervision of the Village Administrator. MANAGER: Any person or entity exercising managerial authority over rental property with or without the consent of the owner of such property, including, without limitation, the maintenance of the property or the collection of rent. Managers are subject to the same obligations under this chapter as owners. OWNER: Any person, partnership, firm, limited liability company, corporation or other entity having a legal or equitable interest in rental property; whether or not evidence of such interest is recorded in the official records of the State of Illinois, County of Peoria, or Village of Peoria Heights. REGISTRATION PERIOD: The one year period beginning on January 1 of each calendar year and ending on December 31 of that year. RENT: The consideration, including any payment, deposit, benefit, service, bonus or gratuity, bargained for, demanded, accepted or received by an owner for or in exchange for the use or occupancy of a residential rental unit. RENTAL PROPERTY: Any property containing one or more residential rental units located within the Village. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNIT: Any individual dwelling unit in rental property such as an apartment, duplex unit, condominium unit or a single-family home. An owner occupied single family residence or a vacant single family residence not intended to be rented does not qualify as a residential rental unit. TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY RENTAL UNIT: Any dwelling unit or habitable unit that is offered, in whole or in part, for rent, lease or hire that is rented, leased or hired for which a Lessor receives consideration from a person for a period of thirty (30) days or less and that person has the right to use, occupy or possess all or part of the dwelling unit or habitable unit for said period. UNACCEPTABLE UNIT: A residential rental unit having one or more violations of the Housing Code that pose a threat to the life, health, or safety of tenants or the public, or having multiple violations of the Housing Codes that do pose an immediate threat to tenants or the public. (Ord. 2018-1561, 6-19-2018; amd. Ord. 2021-1656, 7-6-2021)
Section 9-8A-2 of the Peoria Heights Residential Rental Registration Code establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the article, defining key terms such as 'Acceptable Unit,' 'Unacceptable Unit,' 'Owner,' 'Manager,' 'Rent,' and 'Residential Rental Unit.' These definitions set the boundaries of who and what is covered by the registration code, including the distinction between units that are free of serious housing violations versus those that pose threats to health or safety. Notably, the definitions treat managers as equally responsible as owners under the code, and they exclude owner-occupied single-family homes and vacant homes not intended for rent from coverage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-8A-2, property owners and managers in Peoria Heights are treated as equally obligated parties — meaning that delegating day-to-day management does not relieve an owner of responsibility under the Residential Rental Registration Code. Compliant operators generally ensure that all rental units they oversee meet the standard of an 'Acceptable Unit,' meaning the property is free of housing code violations that threaten tenant or public safety. Familiarity with these definitions, particularly the broad definition of 'Rent' and 'Rental Property,' helps operators understand the full scope of what the code covers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8A-2 provides tenants with a clear framework for understanding what qualifies as a covered rental unit and what standards apply to it under the Peoria Heights Residential Rental Registration Code. The distinction between an 'Acceptable Unit' and an 'Unacceptable Unit' is particularly relevant, as it defines the threshold at which a unit may be considered in violation of the code. Tenants who believe their unit may qualify as 'Unacceptable' under these definitions may consider contacting the Village's Housing Inspector or a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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