Rock Island ARTICLE VI. RENTAL PROPERTIES § 4-46
License Displayed
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A copy of the rental license for a property must be on conspicuous display at the property for which it was issued. The license may be displayed within a unit or, in the case of multi-unit buildings, in a common area where all tenants and visitors to the property can reasonably see it. Failure to display the license shall be considered a minor infraction. Every month that there is a failure to display a license shall be considered a separate infraction. If a license is not on display for twelve or more months, the Building Official may use this as justification for license revocation. (Ord. 76-2025, 8-11-2025)
Rock Island § 4-46 requires that a copy of a rental property's license be posted in a visible location at the property — either inside a unit or, for multi-unit buildings, in a shared area accessible to all tenants and visitors. Each month the license goes undisplayed counts as a separate minor infraction. If the license remains off display for twelve or more consecutive months, the Building Official is authorized to treat that ongoing failure as grounds for revoking the rental license entirely.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rock Island § 4-46, compliant rental property operators keep a copy of the current rental license posted in a conspicuous spot — within a unit for single-family rentals or in a common area visible to all tenants and visitors in multi-unit buildings. Because each month without a displayed license constitutes its own separate infraction, operators generally establish a routine check to confirm the license remains posted and replace it promptly if it is removed or damaged. A gap of twelve or more months without display can give the Building Official justification to pursue license revocation, making consistent posting a core part of ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rock Island § 4-46 gives tenants a basis to expect that their landlord's rental license will be visibly posted on the property — in a common area of a multi-unit building or within the unit itself. If a license is not on display, that absence is treated as a minor infraction that compounds monthly, and a prolonged failure can trigger license revocation proceedings by the Building Official. Tenants who notice a missing license may consider contacting the Rock Island Building Department to report the condition or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 11, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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