Rolling Meadows — Ch. 18 Art. XI Rental Dwellings § 18-418
Designation of agent
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No operating license required by this division shall be issued or renewed for an applicant unless such applicant has first designated an agent for the receipt of service of complaints for violations of this article and for service of process pursuant thereto when the applicant is absent from the city. Such a designation shall be made, in writing, and shall accompany each application form.
Rolling Meadows § 18-418 requires that every applicant for a rental dwelling operating license name a designated agent in writing before the license can be issued or renewed. This agent is authorized to receive complaints about code violations and legal process on the applicant's behalf whenever the applicant is not present in the city. The designation must be submitted as part of each license application, meaning it is a recurring requirement rather than a one-time formality.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rolling Meadows § 18-418, compliant rental property operators submit a written agent designation with every operating license application and renewal, not just the first one. The designated agent should be someone reliably reachable in the city who can accept official complaints and legal documents on the owner's behalf during any absence. Keeping this designation current and accurate is a prerequisite to obtaining or maintaining a valid operating license under this division.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rolling Meadows § 18-418 establishes that a landlord's designated agent is an official point of contact for receiving complaints about violations of the rental dwelling article. If a landlord is absent from the city, tenants and city officials can direct service of complaints or legal process to that named agent. Tenants who believe a landlord is operating without a properly designated agent may raise this as a concern with the city's licensing or code enforcement office, or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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