Calumet Park CHAPTER 119: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE REGULATIONS § 119.05
EXCEPTIONS
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The residential rental licensing requirements shall not apply to group homes governed by the Specialized Living Centers Act, ILCS Ch. 405, Act 25, §§ 1 et seq. , dealing with the developmentally disabled, or other similar use governed by state or federal laws, rules, or regulations. (Ord. 16-1139, passed 1-14-2016)
Section 119.05 of Calumet Park's residential rental licensing regulations carves out an exception for certain specialized residential facilities. Specifically, group homes serving people with developmental disabilities that are governed by the Illinois Specialized Living Centers Act (ILCS Ch. 405, Act 25, §§ 1 et seq.) are not subject to the village's rental licensing requirements. Other similar facilities regulated under comparable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations are likewise excluded from these licensing obligations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 119.05, operators of group homes for the developmentally disabled that fall under the Illinois Specialized Living Centers Act, or similar facilities governed by state or federal law, are generally not required to obtain a Calumet Park residential rental license. Compliant operators of such facilities typically maintain documentation of their applicable state or federal regulatory status to demonstrate that the § 119.05 exception applies to their property. Operators of conventional rental properties who are uncertain whether their use qualifies as a 'similar use' under this provision often review the relevant state and federal frameworks before concluding that the exemption covers them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 119.05 establishes that residents of certain specialized facilities—such as group homes for people with developmental disabilities regulated under the Illinois Specialized Living Centers Act—live in properties that are exempt from Calumet Park's residential rental licensing rules. This means the standard protections and obligations tied to the rental licensing program under Chapter 119 may not apply in the same way to those living arrangements. Tenants or residents in such facilities who have questions about what rights and protections do apply to them can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Illinois disability housing law and applicable state or federal regulations.
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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