Bellwood CHAPTER 124: LICENSING OF MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS FOR RENT § 124.10
OPERATING LICENSE LOCATION
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An operating license issued to this chapter shall be valid with respect to one specific multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent and may not be transferred to any other multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent. (Ord. 03-43, passed 8-20-03; Am. Ord. 03-59, passed 11-12-03)
Under Bellwood § 124.10, an operating license issued for a rental property is tied exclusively to the specific building or unit for which it was granted. The license cannot be moved, reassigned, or applied to any other multi-family building or single-family rental unit. Each distinct rental property must therefore have its own valid operating license under this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Bellwood § 124.10 means that a compliant rental operator maintains a separate operating license for each individual property in their portfolio — whether a multi-family building or a single-family unit held for rent. Operators generally ensure that when they acquire a new rental property or convert a unit to rental use, a fresh license application is submitted for that specific address rather than attempting to extend or transfer an existing license. Keeping licenses property-specific and current is a standard part of portfolio management under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellwood § 124.10 establishes that every rental property your landlord operates should be covered by its own operating license tied to that specific address. If a tenant has reason to believe a landlord is operating without a valid, property-specific license — for example, by attempting to use a license issued for a different building — that may constitute a violation of this chapter worth raising with the appropriate Bellwood municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local licensing requirements can help residents understand what records are publicly available and what options exist when a potential violation is identified.
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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