Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-3-1
LICENSE REQUIRED
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No legal owner(s) shall rent, lease, let or sublet any real property unless a license is in effect therefor, as provided by this chapter. Licenses shall be issued by the Building Department to the legal owner(s) of the real property for a period of one calendar year from January 1 through December 31, unless sooner revoked, and may be renewed for successive calendar years. No license shall be transferable to another person, partnership, association, or legal entity of any kind, nor to any other real property, unit, building or structure of any kind. (Ord. 18-03-0, 2-7-2018; amd. Ord. 21-36-O, 9-22-2021)
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-3-1 establishes that any residential rental activity — renting, leasing, subletting, or similar arrangements — requires an active license issued by the Building Department. Licenses run on a calendar-year basis from January 1 through December 31 and must be renewed annually. A license is tied to both the specific owner and the specific property, meaning it cannot be transferred to a new owner or applied to a different property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-14-3-1, compliant rental property operators in Countryside maintain a current license issued by the Building Department before collecting rent or entering into any lease or sublease arrangement. Because licenses expire on December 31 each year, operators typically track renewal deadlines to avoid any lapse in licensure. Owners who acquire a licensed property should be aware that the prior owner's license does not carry over — a new license application is required for the new legal owner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 8-14-3-1 requires that any landlord renting property in Countryside hold a valid, current license from the Building Department. Tenants who have reason to believe their landlord is operating without a required license may contact the Countryside Building Department to inquire about a property's license status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand how an unlicensed rental situation might affect their rights or serve as a basis for raising concerns through available local channels.
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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