Tinley Park CHAPTER 129F: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE § 129F.05
TERM OF LICENSE; RENEWAL
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(A) A residential rental license shall be issued for a period of one calendar year. Such licenses shall expire on December 31 next after issuance, unless previously revoked. Such licenses shall not be transferable. Each new owner of a building that contains a rental dwelling unit must obtain a license. Application for renewal shall be made in the same manner as for a new license. No license shall be issued or renewed until payment in full of all license and inspection fees has been made, and the required lease addenda are attached to the application. It is the responsibility of the owner of all buildings to update any addenda that expire during the term of their residential rental license. (B) Any licensee may renew his or her license at the expiration thereof provided he or she is then qualified to receive a license and further provided that the premises for which the renewal license is sought meets all applicable health requirements, contains no building or fire/safety violations or other violations of any applicable laws and ordinances, and otherwise meets with the approval of the Crime Free Housing Officer in the lawful exercise of his or her powers and duties. (Ord. 2008-O-008, passed 5-6-08; Am. Ord. 2024-O-004, passed 1-16-24)
Under Tinley Park § 129F.05, residential rental licenses are valid for one calendar year and expire on December 31 following issuance unless revoked earlier. Licenses cannot be transferred between owners, meaning each new owner of a rental property must obtain their own license. Renewal requires the same application process as a new license, full payment of all fees, and confirmation that the property is free of health, building, fire/safety, and other code violations, along with approval from the Crime Free Housing Officer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 129F.05, compliant rental property operators in Tinley Park maintain an active residential rental license for each property they own, treating each calendar year as a fresh licensing cycle ending December 31. When acquiring a rental property, operators obtain a new license in their own name rather than assuming the prior owner's license. At renewal time, operators ensure all fees are paid in full, required lease addenda are current and attached, and the property is free of any outstanding health, building, or fire/safety violations before submitting their renewal application.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 129F.05 establishes that every residential rental property in Tinley Park must be covered by a valid, owner-held license that is renewed annually and kept in good standing. A landlord's failure to maintain a current license—or to correct violations that would block renewal—may be relevant information when evaluating the legal status of a rental arrangement. Tenants who have questions about whether their building holds a valid license can contact the Village of Tinley Park directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on 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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