Antioch CHAPTER 8 RENTAL HOUSE REGULATIONS § 5-8-1
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Unless otherwise expressly stated or clearly indicated by context, the following terms as used in this section shall have the meaning indicated in this chapter. CODE: Municipal Code of the Village of Antioch, as amended, all village rules, regulations, and policies, and all state laws, rules, regulations, and policies. CODE OFFICIAL: The Community Development Director or the Director's designee. DWELLING UNIT: A building or portion thereof designed to be used as a residence; or a single unit providing complete independent facilities for the exclusive use of a person or persons, including, but not limited to, provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. A dwelling unit shall not include motels, hotels, nursing homes, boardinghouses, hospital patient housing, or rooming houses. IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER: Husband, wife, father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, father-in- law, mother-in-law, son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, brother, sister, grandchild, grandparent, domestic partner, or ward. INITIAL INSPECTION: The first inspection of a dwelling unit for the purpose of determining compliance with the code. LET FOR OCCUPANCY OR LET: To permit, provide, or offer possession or occupancy of a dwelling unit to a person who is or who is not the legal owner of record thereof, pursuant to a written or unwritten lease, agreement, license, or similar instrument, or pursuant to a recorded or unrecorded agreement or contract of sale for the premises. OCCUPANT: A person occupying a dwelling unit or using the property as a legal address for any purpose. OWNER: Any person, agent, operator, firm, or corporation having a legal or equitable ownership interest in a property. PERSON: A corporation, firm, partnership, association, organization, or any group acting as a unit or legal entity, as well as a natural person. PROPERTY AGENT: A person, operator, firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity designated in writing by the property owner on the owner's certificate of compliance application. RE-INSPECTION: Any inspection of a residential rental property that occurs after the initial inspection. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY: Any dwelling unit let for occupancy to a person or persons for any amount of rent or compensation and for use as a dwelling unit. (Ord. 22-01-06, 1-26-2022)
Section 5-8-1 of Antioch's Chapter 8 Rental House Regulations establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the chapter's rental housing rules. Key terms such as "dwelling unit," "owner," "occupant," and "residential rental property" are given specific meanings that govern how the rest of the chapter's requirements are interpreted and applied. Notably, certain housing types — including motels, hotels, nursing homes, boardinghouses, and rooming houses — are explicitly excluded from the definition of a dwelling unit. These definitions set the scope of who and what is covered by Antioch's rental housing inspection and compliance framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5-8-1, property owners and their designated agents should be aware that the chapter's obligations apply specifically to "residential rental property" as defined — any dwelling unit let for occupancy in exchange for rent or compensation. The definition of "owner" is broad, encompassing agents, operators, firms, and corporations with any legal or equitable interest, meaning responsibility is not limited to the titleholder alone. Operators who designate a "property agent" in writing on their certificate of compliance application should ensure that person or entity is clearly identified, as that designation carries formal significance under the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5-8-1 establishes who qualifies as an "occupant" under Antioch's Chapter 8 rental regulations — broadly, anyone using a dwelling unit or the property as a legal address — which can be relevant when asserting rights or protections under the chapter. Tenants living in properties that fall within the definition of "residential rental property" are covered by the chapter's requirements, while those in excluded housing types such as hotels, nursing homes, or rooming houses are not. Tenants who have questions about whether their housing qualifies under these definitions may find it helpful to consult the Village of Antioch's Community Development office or a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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