Bellwood CHAPTER 124: LICENSING OF MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS FOR RENT § 124.05
OPERATING LICENSE TERM
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Each operating license granted hereunder shall be an annual license, the term of which shall commence on January 1 of a given year and shall terminate on December 31 of the same year. (Ord. 03-43, passed 8-20-03; Am. Ord. 03-59, passed 11-12-03)
Under Bellwood § 124.05, every operating license issued for a multi-family dwelling or single-family rental unit runs on a fixed annual cycle, beginning January 1 and ending December 31 of the same calendar year. The license does not carry over from one year to the next; it expires at year's end regardless of when it was originally issued. This provision establishes a uniform, calendar-year term for all such licenses in the jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Bellwood § 124.05 establishes that operating licenses for rental properties follow a strict January 1 through December 31 term, meaning compliant operators typically track renewal deadlines on a calendar-year basis rather than an anniversary of the original issuance date. Property managers overseeing multi-family or single-family rental units generally ensure that renewal applications and any associated fees are submitted in advance of the December 31 expiration to avoid a lapse in licensure. Maintaining continuous, uninterrupted licensure from year to year is a standard practice under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellwood § 124.05 means that any operating license covering a rental property is only valid through December 31 of the year it was issued, and a new license must be obtained each calendar year. Tenants who want to verify whether their landlord holds a current, valid license can check with the appropriate Bellwood municipal office to confirm the property is properly licensed for the current year. If a property appears to be operating without a valid license, tenants may have grounds to raise that issue with local housing authorities or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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