Bloomingdale CHAPTER 11 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING RENTAL CODE § 4-11-4
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT SUBJECT TO RENTAL LICENSE
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It shall be unlawful for any person, owner, firm, partnership, association, corporation, managing agent, property agent, or other legal entity to knowingly permit, operate, maintain or offer for lease or rent within the Village any residential dwelling, whether vacant or occupied, without first having obtained a current Village of Bloomingdale Residential Rental License as provided in this chapter, so long as such regulation does not conflict with the provisions contained in Title 3 (Finance and Taxation) Chapter 3 (Hotel and Motel Use Taxes) of the Village Code. For purposes of this chapter, after meeting the criteria set forth herein, a residential dwelling holding a valid residential rental license shall be deemed a “Residential Rental Unit.” Tenant occupancy, for lease or rent of a residential dwelling with or without compensation, shall not take place for any purpose until a Residential Rental License has been issued for the residential rental unit. Thereafter, all residential rental units shall be inspected annually and a new Residential Rental License issued upon satisfactory completion of requirements. A Residential Rental License shall not be issued to any owner, manager, or agent thereof, if such an owner, manager, or agent is indebted to the Village and until all violations of this chapter and all other applicable codes and ordinances of the Village have been brought into compliance. The possession of a Code Compliance Report in and of itself does not authorize occupancy of said property. The Residential Rental License shall state that the premises and occupancy thereof comply with all the provisions of the Village Code at all times. Individual rooming unit(s) located within a larger residential dwelling shall not be independently eligible for a residential rental license. (Ord. 2020-36, 12-14-2020; Ord. 2021-22, 6-28-2021; Ord. 2024-45, 11-11-2024)
Bloomingdale CHAPTER 11 § 4-11-4 establishes that no residential dwelling may be rented, leased, or offered for rent within the Village of Bloomingdale without a current Residential Rental License. Tenant occupancy cannot begin until that license has been issued, and the license must be renewed annually following a satisfactory inspection. Owners or managers who owe debts to the Village or have unresolved code violations are ineligible to receive or renew a license, and individual rooming units within a larger dwelling cannot obtain their own separate license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-11-4, compliant operators in Bloomingdale secure a Residential Rental License before allowing any tenant to occupy a residential dwelling, ensuring no unit is offered for rent in the interim. They maintain the property in a condition that passes the required annual inspection and resolve any outstanding Village debts or code violations before seeking license renewal. Operators also keep in mind that a Code Compliance Report alone does not authorize occupancy, and that individual rooming units within a larger building are not eligible for their own standalone license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 4-11-4 of Bloomingdale's Residential Dwelling Rental Code gives tenants a clear baseline expectation: a landlord is legally required to hold a valid Residential Rental License before any occupancy begins, and that license must be renewed each year following inspection. If a tenant has reason to believe a unit is being rented without a current license, they may contact the Village of Bloomingdale directly to inquire about the license status of their unit. Tenants who have concerns about compliance with this provision may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are generally available under § 4-11-4.
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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