Breese — Ch. 7 Art. IX Residential Rental Properties § 7-9-1
DEFINITION
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A "RESIDENTIAL RENTAL STRUCTURE" for the purpose of this Article is any apartment, residence, rooming house, dwelling, or multi-family dwelling structure, located within the corporate limits of the City that the owner thereof rents, either entirely or in part, to another person for occupancy of a residence.
Section 7-9-1 of Breese's Chapter 7, Article IX establishes what counts as a "residential rental structure" under the city's residential rental property rules. The definition covers a broad range of housing types—apartments, single-family residences, rooming houses, and multi-family buildings—as long as the property sits within Breese's city limits and the owner rents all or part of it to someone else for residential use. This foundational definition determines which properties fall under the scope of the Article's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners in Breese should be aware that § 7-9-1 casts a wide net: if you rent any portion of a dwelling—whether a single room in a rooming house or an entire apartment building—located within city limits, that property is likely classified as a "residential rental structure" subject to the rest of Article IX. Compliant operators typically confirm whether each of their properties meets this definition before assessing which additional obligations under the Article apply. Keeping clear records of which units are owner-occupied versus rented can help clarify a property's status under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-9-1 is the definitional foundation of Breese's residential rental property rules, and understanding it helps tenants recognize whether their home falls under Article IX's protections. If you live in an apartment, rooming house, or any dwelling within Breese's city limits that your landlord rents to you—even partially—your residence likely qualifies as a "residential rental structure" under this provision. Tenants who believe their housing situation is covered by Article IX may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or the city to understand what additional rights and protections the Article may provide.
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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