Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-12
Registration certificate (Tilton Rental Properties Ordinance)
Operative Text
[Amended 1-15-2016 ] A. Issuance. (1) Upon registration, a registration decal shall be issued by the Code Official for the rental dwelling unit registered. (2) Said decal shall be valid through December 31 of the year in which the certificate is issued, unless a change of ownership of the rental dwelling occurs or the certificate is terminated pursuant to Subsection B . (3) Each owner of a rental unit shall permanently affix conspicuously said decal to the main access point for each property. Failure to have said decal attached so as to be visible from the outside of each unit shall constitute a violation of this section. [Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)] B. Termination. (1) The Code Official may terminate a previously issued registration certificate under any of the following conditions: (a) An inspection performed based upon a complaint reveals violations that constitute a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupant(s); or (b) A reinspection reveals violations that constitute a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupant(s); or (c) The owner is cited for maintaining a public nuisance pursuant to this Code. (2) If a condition described above exists which would warrant the termination of a registration certificate, the Code Official may seek an order to have the rental dwelling vacated of all occupants.
Under Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-12, once a rental dwelling unit is registered, the Code Official issues a registration decal that remains valid through December 31 of the issuance year. Owners are required to permanently and conspicuously affix this decal at the main access point of each unit so it is visible from the outside; failing to do so constitutes a violation. The Code Official also holds authority to terminate a registration certificate—and potentially seek a vacancy order—if inspections reveal health, safety, or welfare threats, or if the owner is cited for maintaining a public nuisance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-12 generally ensure that the registration decal issued upon registration is promptly and permanently affixed in a conspicuous location at the main access point of each rental unit, where it remains visible from the outside. Compliant operators also keep track of the December 31 expiration date and renew registration accordingly, and they promptly address any code violations identified during inspections to avoid the risk of certificate termination. A change of ownership also triggers the need to revisit registration status under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-12, tenants have an interest in knowing that their rental unit should display a valid, visible registration decal at its main access point. If a decal is absent or if conditions in the unit appear to threaten health, safety, or welfare, tenants may consider contacting the local Code Official, who has authority to inspect, cite violations, terminate a landlord's registration certificate, and even seek a vacancy order in serious cases. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Tilton's municipal code can help residents understand what options may be available to them.
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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