Aroma Park — Ch. 7 Art. III Rental Dwelling Licenses § 7-68
Transfer of ownership
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In addition to renewal inspections, inspections shall also be required to occur within 30 days of any transfer of ownership. Transfer of ownership shall be defined by the delivery of deed or by the notice of intent to transfer title by a contract lawfully recorded in office of the Kankakee County Recorders Office. In the event the property is not sold by recorded contract, the person whose name is currently shown as the owner on the last recorded title shall remain solely responsible for the renewal of this license until such time as a transfer of ownership is recorded. Inspection or reinspection procedures and costs for an issuance of operating license upon transfer of ownership shall be the same as for the initial license described herein.
Under Aroma Park Ch. 7 Art. III § 7-68, whenever a rental dwelling changes hands, an inspection of the property must take place within 30 days of that transfer. A 'transfer of ownership' is triggered by delivery of a deed or by a lawfully recorded notice of intent to transfer title filed with the Kankakee County Recorder's Office. Until a transfer is formally recorded, the person listed as owner on the last recorded title continues to bear full responsibility for maintaining the rental dwelling license, and the inspection process mirrors what is required for an initial license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-68, operators who acquire a rental dwelling should plan for an inspection within 30 days of the recorded transfer of ownership, using the same procedures and fee structure that apply to an initial operating license. Until a deed or recorded contract is on file with the Kankakee County Recorder's Office, the seller or prior titleholder remains solely responsible for license renewal — meaning a compliant operator ensures the transfer is properly recorded without delay. Keeping documentation of the recorded deed or contract on hand helps demonstrate compliance with the ownership-transfer inspection requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-68 of Aroma Park's Rental Dwelling Licenses ordinance requires that any property you rent be inspected within 30 days whenever it changes ownership, helping ensure the dwelling meets local standards even after a sale. If a property changes hands but no transfer is recorded with the Kankakee County Recorder's Office, the prior owner of record remains responsible for the rental license — which may be relevant if licensing or inspection issues arise during a transition period. Tenants who believe an inspection was not conducted after a transfer of ownership may consider contacting the local municipal authority responsible for rental licensing or reaching out to a 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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