Tinley Park CHAPTER 129F: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE § 129F.03
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE; TRANSFER PROHIBITED
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Application for a residential rental license shall be made in the name of the legal owner of the premises to be rented and submitted to the Village Clerk on forms provided by the Clerk. The application shall identify the location of the property; the name, email address, address and telephone number(s) of the owner; the name, address and 24-hour telephone(s) of the manager or custodian of the property; the owner’s agent for service of process; a copy of the Crime Free Housing Addendum in effect for the property; a certification that the water billing for any residential rental unit to be covered by said license is fully paid and up-to-date; and such other information as the Clerk may reasonably require. (A) Any license issued hereunder shall be purely a personal privilege (not a vested right) to expire not later than December 31 annually unless sooner revoked as provided in this chapter. Such license shall not constitute property; be subject to attachment, garnishment, or execution; be alienable or transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily; nor shall it be subject to being encumbered or hypothecated. (1) Such license shall not descend by the laws of testate or intestate succession, but it shall cease and terminate upon the death of the licensee. Such license shall also cease and terminate upon the insolvency or bankruptcy of any license. (Ord. 2008-O-008, passed 5-6-08; Am. Ord. 2024-O-004, passed 1-16-24)
Tinley Park § 129F.03 requires that applications for a residential rental license be filed in the legal owner's name with the Village Clerk, using official forms, and must include detailed information about the property, owner, manager, and a Crime Free Housing Addendum, along with confirmation that water billing is current. Once issued, the license is a personal privilege—not a transferable property right—that expires no later than December 31 each year unless revoked earlier. The license cannot be sold, assigned, inherited, or encumbered, and it automatically ends upon the death, insolvency, or bankruptcy of the license holder.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tinley Park § 129F.03, compliant property owners submit their rental license application directly to the Village Clerk in their own legal name, ensuring all required details—including manager contact information, a Crime Free Housing Addendum, and proof that water billing is current—are included. Because the license is a personal privilege that expires annually on December 31, operators generally track renewal deadlines and reapply before expiration to avoid a lapse in licensure. Owners also keep in mind that the license cannot be transferred to a buyer or heir; a new owner of the property must obtain their own license, and the existing license terminates automatically upon the current holder's death, insolvency, or bankruptcy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tinley Park § 129F.03 establishes that a valid residential rental license must be held by the legal owner of the property, renewed annually, and cannot be transferred or inherited—meaning a change in ownership or the owner's death may affect the legal status of the rental operation. Tenants who have questions about whether their landlord holds a current, valid license may contact the Village Clerk's office to inquire about license status. Those who believe a rental unit is being operated without a proper license under § 129F.03 may consider reaching out to the Village of Tinley Park directly or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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