Willow Springs — Art. 9A Rooming Houses § 4-9A-5
REGISTER
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The landlord, proprietor, keeper, manager or clerk of every such rooming house as defined herein shall enter the name and address of every person who becomes a lodger, boarder or guest therein. Such register shall also show the number or location of the room or bed occupied by such person, the date of his or her arrival, and the period for which he engaged board or lodging. The register shall also be accessible, without charge, to any police officer or duly authorized agent of the Department of Health, Fire Department, Building Department or Clerk of the Village.
Willow Springs § 4-9A-5 requires that every rooming house maintain a written register recording each lodger's, boarder's, or guest's name and address, the room or bed they occupy, their arrival date, and the length of their stay. This register is not merely an internal document — it must be made available at no cost to police officers and authorized agents of the Department of Health, Fire Department, Building Department, or Village Clerk upon request. The provision applies to all operators of rooming houses as defined under Article 9A.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses covered by Willow Springs § 4-9A-5 generally maintain an up-to-date register that captures each occupant's name, address, room or bed assignment, arrival date, and the duration of their board or lodging arrangement. Compliant operators ensure this register is kept in a form that can be promptly presented, free of charge, to any police officer or authorized representative of the Department of Health, Fire Department, Building Department, or Village Clerk. Keeping the register current and readily accessible is a core recordkeeping obligation under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Willow Springs § 4-9A-5, rooming house operators are required to record your name, address, room or bed location, arrival date, and length of stay in a register — meaning your occupancy should be formally documented from the time you arrive. If you believe a rooming house is not maintaining this register or is otherwise failing to comply with Article 9A, you may raise that concern with the Village Clerk, the Department of Health, or another authorized agency named in the provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local rooming house regulations can help you 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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