Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 Performance-Based Property Management Program § 4.13.6
PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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A. Any rental unit owner who is required to apply for a permit pursuant to this chapter must obtain a permit to be eligible to offer for rent any rental unit within the City of Woodstock. Permits are issued to rental unit owners and not to individual rental units. B. Permits shall be conditioned on acceptable inspections demonstrating rental unit compliance (of both the interior and exterior) with all applicable provisions of the City's Code. C. Within two (2) weeks of receipt of a completed permit application required by the City, the City's Department of Building and Zoning shall schedule an inspection of all rental units owned by the applicant. D. If the permit application is incomplete, or the applicant does not meet the requirements of the permitting process within sixty (60) days of the submittal date, the application will be canceled, and applicant must re-apply. E. Permits must be renewed annually unless a permit holder can demonstrate that they have become exempt from the City's permit requirements. Permit renewals shall be filed at least forty five (45) days prior to any existing permit expiration date. (Ord. 22-O-46, 9-6-2022)
Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 § 4.13.6 establishes a permit system for rental unit owners in the City of Woodstock, where permits are tied to the owner rather than to individual units. A permit is a prerequisite for legally offering any rental unit for rent, and it depends on passing inspections of both interior and exterior spaces to confirm compliance with the City's Code. Permits must be renewed each year at least 45 days before expiration, and incomplete applications that are not resolved within 60 days are canceled, requiring the applicant to start over.
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Under Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 § 4.13.6, compliant rental property operators in Woodstock obtain and maintain an owner-level permit before placing any unit on the rental market. They submit complete applications, cooperate with the Department of Building and Zoning's inspection scheduling within the two-week window, and ensure all units meet interior and exterior code standards. Operators also track their permit expiration dates and file renewals at least 45 days in advance, or document an applicable exemption if they believe they no longer fall under the program's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 § 4.13.6 means that a landlord in Woodstock is generally required to hold a valid permit—one backed by passing code-compliance inspections—before legally renting out a unit. Tenants who have concerns about whether their landlord holds a current permit, or whether the unit has passed required inspections, may contact the City's Department of Building and Zoning to inquire about permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Woodstock's Performance-Based Property Management Program can also help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating without a required permit.
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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