Tinley Park CHAPTER 129F: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE § 129F.02
LICENSE REQUIRED
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No person, corporation or business entity of any kind or nature whatsoever, shall engage in the business of renting any dwelling unit to the public, or operating a rental dwelling or dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit, unless a valid and current residential rental license has been issued by the Village Clerk for the specific location. This requirement is not intended to apply to licensed professionals acting as brokers or agents, unless licensed professionals are owners or managers of property subject to this chapter. No person shall rent or occupy a dwelling unit or rent or occupy any rooming house unit unless a current valid license has been issued for that specific location. This licensing requirement shall not apply to group homes governed by the Specialized Living Centers Act, ILCS Ch. 405, Act 25, §§ 1 et seq., dealing with the developmentally disabled, or other similar uses governed by state or federal laws, rules or regulations. No license shall be issued or renewed unless the owner or operator agrees in the application to such inspections as may be required pursuant to this chapter, and unless the owner or operator has attached to the application for licensing or renewal a Crime Free Housing Addendum currently in effect for the property. It shall be a violation of this chapter if the Crime Free Housing Addendum expires during the term of the Residential Rental License without being updated and filed with the village. Additionally, each application for renewal or new residential rental license shall be accompanied by a certification that the water billing for any residential rental unit to be covered by the license is fully paid and up to date. (Ord. 2008-O-008, passed 5-6-08; Am. Ord. 2012-O-033, passed 8-21- 12; Am. Ord. 2024-O-004, passed 1-16-24)
Tinley Park § 129F.02 establishes that any person, corporation, or business entity that rents or operates a dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit within the village must hold a valid, current residential rental license issued by the Village Clerk for that specific property address. The rule also requires that a Crime Free Housing Addendum remain current throughout the license term and that water billing for covered units be fully paid before a license is issued or renewed. Certain exemptions apply, including group homes governed by the Specialized Living Centers Act and licensed brokers or agents who are not owners or managers of the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tinley Park § 129F.02, compliant rental property owners and operators obtain a residential rental license from the Village Clerk for each specific rental location before renting or operating any dwelling or rooming unit. They also maintain an active Crime Free Housing Addendum on file with the village at all times during the license term, updating and refiling it before it lapses, and they ensure that water billing for all covered units is current before submitting any new or renewal license application. Operators who are also licensed real estate professionals should note that the broker/agent exemption does not extend to those who own or manage property subject to this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tinley Park § 129F.02 provides that no dwelling unit or rooming house unit may lawfully be rented or occupied unless a current, valid residential rental license has been issued for that specific location. Tenants who believe their unit is being rented without a proper license may wish to contact the Village of Tinley Park directly to inquire about the licensing status of their address, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Illinois municipal housing regulations. Understanding whether a landlord is in compliance with § 129F.02 can be relevant context when navigating disputes or other housing concerns.
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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