Tinley Park CHAPTER 129F: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE § 129F.12
NOTICE OF OWNERSHIP CHANGE
Operative Text
No license shall be transferable to another rooming house or rental dwelling unit. Every person holding a license shall give notice in writing to the Village Clerk within 24 hours after having transferred or otherwise disposed of the legal control of any licensed rooming house or rental dwelling unit. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership, possession or control of such rooming house or rental dwelling unit. (Ord. 2008-O-008, passed 5-6-08; Am. Ord. 2024-O-004, passed 1-16-24)
Under Tinley Park § 129F.12, a residential rental license is tied to a specific property and cannot be transferred to a different rooming house or rental dwelling unit. When ownership or legal control of a licensed property changes hands, the outgoing license holder is required to notify the Village Clerk in writing within 24 hours of that transfer. That written notice must identify the name and address of the person or entity taking over ownership, possession, or control of the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 129F.12 should be aware that their residential rental license does not follow them to a new property — it is property-specific and non-transferable. When a sale, transfer, or other disposition of a licensed rooming house or rental dwelling unit occurs, compliant operators provide written notice to the Village Clerk within 24 hours, including the successor's full name and address. Keeping documentation of when and how that notice was submitted is a common practice for demonstrating timely compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 129F.12 establishes that tenants living in a licensed rental property have an interest in knowing that ownership-change notifications are required by law. When a property changes hands, the outgoing owner is obligated to notify the Village Clerk within 24 hours with the new owner's contact information, which can be a useful record for tenants trying to identify who is legally responsible for their unit. Tenants who believe this notice requirement was not followed may consider contacting the Village of Tinley Park directly or reaching out to a local 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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