Bellwood CHAPTER 124: LICENSING OF MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS FOR RENT § 124.16

In addition to all other requirements set forth in this code, it is unlawful to fail to comply with the following additional requirements which shall be applicable to multiple-family buildings or single- family dwelling units for rent.


(A) No owner or other person shall occupy or allow another person to occupy any dwelling or dwelling unit unless it is clean, safe, sanitary, fit for human occupancy and complies with all applicable ordinances, codes and regulations of the village.


(B) Every owner shall maintain in a safe, clean and sanitary condition, the interior and exterior common areas.


(C) The owner of any multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent shall be responsible for the removal of any and all abandoned vehicles located on the premises of said multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent. Such removal shall be accomplished within seven days. If any abandoned vehicle poses a hazard to human safety, it shall be removed immediately. Such removals shall be accomplished as otherwise provided by law.


(D) The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and annual testing of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. Systems shall be tested by an approved service company and a written report provided. Owner shall retain all test results.


(E) No owner shall permit the maximum occupancy of any dwelling unit to be exceeded. The maximum occupancy of any dwelling unit shall be based on the following:



Number of Bedrooms

Maximum No. of Persons in Household

0

1

1

3

2

4

3

6

4

8

5

10

6

12






(F) Every owner shall provide illumination for multiple-family building, as follows:


(1) Entrances to dwellings containing more than one dwelling unit shall be illuminated during the period from sunset to sunrise with at least the equivalent of a 60 watt bulb. Such bulb shall be covered and protected by a clear polycarbonate cover or cover of equal breaking resistant material.


(2) From dusk until dawn, a minimum of four-tenths horizontal foot candles of light shall be maintained upon the parking surface of open parking lots and access thereto which contain more than ten parking spaces.


(3) From dusk until dawn, a minimum of four-tenths horizontal foot candles of light shall be maintained upon the parking surface and other nonenclosed areas under or within dwellings containing more than one dwelling unit at grade.


(4) From dusk until dawn, a minimum of four-tenths horizontal foot candles of light shall be maintained on the walking surface of sidewalks and walkways leading from parking lots to dwellings or from dwelling to dwelling.


(5) Notwithstanding any provision contained herein to the contrary, the building official shall have final approval of all illumination and may alter the regulations contained herein, including the times in which the illumination is to be provided, so as to lessen the impact on surrounding properties.


(G) In the event that the owner of a multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent resides outside the corporate limits of the village, the owner shall appoint a managing agent that:


(1) Has an office at the multiple-family building with regular business hours; or


(2) Lives at the multiple-family building and has regular business hours thereat; or


(3) Has an office within the corporate limits of the village with regular business hours.


(H) Every owner, or managing agent, if one is required or otherwise appointed, shall have in its possession and immediately available for inspection or use by the village:


(1) Keys to all common area locks at the multiple-family building.


(2) Copies of all current leases and their respective applications.


(3) Copies of all lease applications for the past year.


(I) In the event any clubhouse or recreation building or facility at a multiple-family building is to be rented with or without consideration by 35 people or more, the owner shall be responsible for making sure a written application for such rental is completed stating the applicant's name, address, date of birth, home and work telephone numbers, reason for rental, if alcohol will be served or sold and the date, beginning time and ending time of rental. The owners is also responsible for making sure that proper security is provided as approved as approved by the Bellwood Chief of Police or his or her designated representative. If alcohol will to be present at any time during such rental period, the owner shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of the village relating to alcoholic liquor.


(J) Every owner shall report to the Village Clerk any change in the designation of any managing agent, at least seven days prior to such change.


(K) Any contract for the sale of a multiple-family building or single-family dwelling unit for rent shall be reported to the Village Clerk within seven days of the execution thereof, and a copy of said contract shall be provided to the village.


(L) Every owner shall cause to be kept records itemizing all repairs, alterations and decorating expense in excess of $100 per expenditures for a period of three years after such expenditure. Upon request, such records shall be made available to the village during normal business hours upon request of the Village Clerk.


(M) From and after the effective date of this chapter, no dwelling unit shall be rented without a written lease having been executed on behalf of the owner and the tenant. Each such lease shall contain the following provision: The consent of the tenant to the inspections required or otherwise permitted under this chapter, upon giving of 24 hours prior written notice posted on the door of each dwelling unit.


(N) From and after the effective date of this chapter, no dwelling unit shall be rented without the owner having first obtained a written application containing or having attached thereto the following information:


(1) Name, address, birth date, social security number, driver's license number, work and home numbers of each applicant.


(2) A copy of each applicant's driver's license and work I.D. (if any) shall be attached to the application.


(3) A list of the current and all residences during the previous three years, including addresses, name of landlord and reason for leaving.


(4) Name, address, birth date, social security number, driver's license number, work and home telephone numbers of all persons who will be residing in the dwelling unit.


(5) Name, address and telephone number of nearest relative or friends (at least two) for emergency contact purposes.


(6) The make, model, color, year and current license plate numbers of all cars, boats and trailers, campers, motorcycles, and the like, owned or used by the persons who will reside in the dwelling unit.


(7) A certification as to the correctness of the information being provided.


(Ord. 03-43, passed 8-20-03; Am. Ord. 03-59, passed 11-12-03)