Rantoul — Ch. 10 Art. XII Property Maintenance Code § 10-408
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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Certificate of inspection means the certificate issued after an inspection of a rental residential premises pursuant to this division. Dwelling unit means any single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more occupants, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. For the purposes of this division, a dwelling unit also includes a "mobile home" as defined in the Mobile Home Act. Occupant means any person who is living or sleeping in a dwelling unit or having possession of any space within a dwelling unit. Owner means any person or legal entity having a legal or equitable property interest in a dwelling unit, including, as applicable, any agent, heir, beneficiary, executor, administrator, legal representative, successor or assign thereof. Rental residential premises means any residential premises in which any one or more of the dwelling units contained therein is a rental residential unit. Rental residential unit means any dwelling unit which is occupied or used, or available for occupation and use, by any occupant or occupants for money or other consideration paid or given to any owner. Residential premises means the land and any building or structure located thereon which contains one or more separate dwelling units. For the purposes of this division, a residential premises also includes an individual condominium unit. Village inspector means the inspector of the village, including such other employee of the inspection department of the village who is designated by the village inspector to exercise some or all of the powers, duties and functions of the village inspector in this division.
Section 10-408 of Rantoul's Ch. 10 Art. XII Property Maintenance Code establishes the core vocabulary used throughout the rental inspection division. Key terms such as 'dwelling unit,' 'rental residential unit,' 'owner,' and 'certificate of inspection' are given precise meanings that govern how the rest of the division is interpreted and applied. Notably, the definitions extend 'dwelling unit' to include mobile homes and 'residential premises' to include individual condominium units, broadening the division's reach beyond traditional housing structures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Rantoul's Ch. 10 Art. XII § 10-408 should be aware that the term 'owner' is defined broadly to include agents, heirs, executors, and legal representatives — meaning responsibility under this division can attach to a wide range of parties with a legal or equitable interest in a rental unit. A compliant operator generally ensures that any dwelling unit occupied for money or other consideration — including mobile homes — is treated as a 'rental residential unit' subject to the division's requirements. Understanding these definitions helps operators correctly identify which properties and roles fall within the scope of the inspection and certificate requirements established elsewhere in the division.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 10-408 of Rantoul's Ch. 10 Art. XII, the definition of 'occupant' covers any person living, sleeping in, or having possession of space within a dwelling unit, which can be relevant when determining who is protected by the division's provisions. The broad definition of 'owner' means that tenants may have recourse against multiple parties — not just a direct landlord — if a violation arises under this division. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their living situation may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or the village inspection department for general information.
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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