Round Lake — Ch. 15.60 Residential Rental Property Registration and Inspection § 15.60.040
Certificate Of Compliance Required
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It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, trust, partnership, association, corporation, or other legal entity to lease or allow occupancy of any rental dwelling unit, within the corporate limits of the village without obtaining a residential rental certificate of compliance. A residential rental certificate of compliance shall be required for each residential dwelling unit that is occupied solely by person(s) not holding the title to the dwelling unit and/or not residing in the dwelling unit with one holding the title to the dwelling unit as his/her principal residence. The certificate of compliance shall be issued only after both of the following are completed: Registration of the rental unit with the community development department; and Inspection by the village building official or designee, demonstrating compliance with all ordinances adopted by the village and state law. Validity. Once a certificate of compliance is issued, it shall be valid and continued until the sooner of any of the following occurs: The current occupant(s) vacate the residential dwelling unit; or The certificate of compliance is lawfully revoked or suspended. The license year ending on January 31st of each year after registration for short-term rentals. A residential rental certificate of compliance is not required for: Property owners renting to a family member; or Individuals who live in a property owned by a trust when they are the beneficiaries of that trust, or family members of the beneficiaries of that trust. Requirements pursuant to this section shall not be applicable to group homes governed by the specialized living centers act, 405 Illinois Compiled Statutes 25/1 et seq., as amended, for the developmentally disabled, or to other similar uses governed by federal or state laws, rules or regulations. Short-term rentals shall additionally comply with the following:Short-term rental must be an entire unit. No single room or portion of a house can be rented separately from the dwelling unit. Demonstrated language in lease/contract that states no less than a two (2) night minimum stay. Rentals may not exceed occupancy limit. Occupancy limit is calculated as two people per bedroom with an additional allowance of two people for common areas. Advertising rental outside of listing website is prohibited. No recreational vehicles, buses, or trailers shall be on the property in conjunction with the short-term rental use. Posted floor plan that notes all escape routes and exits and provides emergency contact information. Provide fire extinguisher with service tag within 1 year, mounted to wall less than 5 feet high, accessible to all occupants. Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Including the timely payment of state and local taxes and fees. (Ord. No. 18-O-30, § 1, 10-15-18) HISTORY Amended by Ord. 24-O-13 on 6/3/2024
Round Lake's Ch. 15.60.040 makes it unlawful to lease or allow occupancy of any rental dwelling unit within the village without first obtaining a residential rental certificate of compliance. The certificate requires both registration with the community development department and a passing inspection by the village building official. Once issued, the certificate remains valid until the occupant vacates or the certificate is revoked or suspended, with short-term rentals subject to an additional annual renewal tied to a January 31st license year. Certain arrangements — such as renting to a family member or trust beneficiaries occupying trust-owned property — are exempt from this requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Round Lake Ch. 15.60.040, compliant rental property operators register each qualifying dwelling unit with the community development department and arrange an inspection by the village building official before any tenancy begins. Operators of short-term rentals must also meet additional requirements, including whole-unit rentals only, a two-night minimum stay in the lease, posted floor plans with emergency information, a properly mounted fire extinguisher with a current service tag, and adherence to occupancy limits calculated at two people per bedroom plus two for common areas. Keeping documentation of registration, inspection results, and the certificate itself helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with § 15.60.040.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Round Lake Ch. 15.60.040 establishes that any rental unit you occupy should have a valid residential rental certificate of compliance, meaning the property has been registered and inspected before you moved in. If a landlord has not obtained this certificate, that may constitute a violation of the village's ordinance, and tenants can generally raise such a violation with the village's community development department or building official. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Round Lake or Illinois housing law can help explain what options may be available when a landlord has not met the requirements of § 15.60.040.
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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