South Barrington CHAPTER 19 LICENSING OF SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES § 3-19-3
APPLICATION REQUIRED
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A. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, managing agent, property agent, or other legal entity that intends to operate, maintain or offer for rent within the Village any single family dwelling, or part thereof, whether vacant or occupied, shall submit an application for a license to the Village Administrator. B. Each application filed with the Village Administrator shall state: 1. The full legal name, address, and home and work telephone numbers of every owner of record. 2. If the single family dwelling is held in a trust, the name, address, and phone number of each trustee and each beneficial interest holder. 3. The address of the single family dwelling. 4. The number of dwelling units within the single family dwelling. 5. The full legal name and phone number of each tenant, eighteen (18) years and older, and the number of minor children under eighteen (18) years of age. 6. The name, address, and phone number of the managing agent and/or property agent. 7. The name, address, and twenty four (24) hour phone number or numbers of a contact person that will be available on a twenty four (24) hour basis, and that has the authority to make or authorize repairs as needed. 8. The total square footage designated for living and sleeping purposes, including individual room sizes, as stipulated by the International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted and amended by the Village. (Ord. 2020-1227, 3-11-2020)
South Barrington § 3-19-3 requires that any individual or entity intending to rent out a single-family dwelling within the Village must first apply for a license through the Village Administrator. The application must include detailed information about the property's ownership, any trust arrangements, tenant names and ages, managing agents, a 24-hour emergency contact with repair authority, and the dwelling's square footage as measured under the International Property Maintenance Code. This rule applies whether the unit is currently vacant or occupied at the time of application.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under South Barrington § 3-19-3, compliant rental property operators submit a license application to the Village Administrator before offering any single-family dwelling for rent. A thorough application includes the full legal names and contact information for all owners of record, trustees and beneficial interest holders if applicable, managing agents, and a 24-hour contact person authorized to approve repairs. Operators also document tenant information—including names of all adults and the count of minor children—and provide accurate square footage data consistent with the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the Village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
South Barrington § 3-19-3 establishes that landlords are required to register their single-family rental with the Village Administrator, which means a licensed contact person with repair authority must be on call around the clock. Tenants can check with the Village Administrator's office to confirm whether their rental property holds a valid license under this provision. Those who believe their landlord has not complied with § 3-19-3 may consider contacting the Village directly or reaching out to 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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