Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-3-2
LICENSE APPLICATION/REGISTRATION
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No such license shall be issued except upon written application filed with the Building Department. Such application shall be received not less than thirty (30) days prior to initial occupancy by any tenant(s) as determined by the Building Department, or not later than the first (1st) day of December of the year of the currently valid license. The application shall set forth, but not be limited to, the following information: A. A description of property by street name and number and Property Tax Identification number. B. Name and address of all legal property owners. If the owner is a corporation, the name and address of “owners agent” or management company shall also be provided. If the property is held in a land trust, the names and addresses of all beneficiaries must be disclosed. The agent shall be authorized by the owner in writing to accept service of any City notices on behalf of the owner, including appointment letters, notices of code violations, court process or any other communication or correspondence in connection with the Administration and Enforcement of this and other City Codes and ordinances. C. If any legal owner designates an agent for purposes of managing the real property, then the application shall set forth the name, address and a twenty four (24) hour telephone number of that local agent and the authority of the agent to rent, manage and make expenditures and handle emergencies that may arise. D. Name, address and twenty four (24) hour telephone number and extent of the authority of the janitor and any other persons in addition to the legal owner(s) or managing agent in a position of authority with regard to the real property. E. The name, address and twenty four (24) hour telephone number of any agent authorized by any legal owner to accept notices and process on behalf of any legal owner. F. The City shall be notified in writing within ten (10) days of any change of the owner’s agent. G. Licenses are not transferable upon sale or a transfer of property ownership. A new Residential Rental Property Application must be completed and submitted to the City of Countryside with all applicable fees. (Ord. 18-03-O, 2-7-2018, amd. Ord. 21-36-O, 9-22-2021)
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-3-2 establishes the process by which residential rental properties must be licensed before tenants move in. A written application must be submitted to the Building Department at least 30 days before initial occupancy, or by December 1st of the current license year, and must include detailed information about the property, its owners, any managing agents, and 24-hour contact persons. Licenses do not carry over when a property changes hands — a new application and applicable fees are required upon any sale or transfer of ownership. Any change in the owner's agent must also be reported to the City in writing within 10 days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-3-2, compliant rental property operators submit a written license application to the Building Department at least 30 days before a new tenant takes occupancy, ensuring all required information is current and complete. The application typically includes the property's street address and tax ID, the names and addresses of all legal owners (including corporate officers, land trust beneficiaries, or management companies), and 24-hour contact numbers for any managing agents or on-site personnel. Operators also keep the City informed of agent changes within 10 days and file a fresh application with fees whenever the property is sold or transferred, since licenses are non-transferable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-3-2 requires that a landlord obtain a valid rental license before a tenant first occupies a unit, meaning tenants have a general right to expect that their rental property is properly registered with the City's Building Department. The provision also mandates that landlords disclose 24-hour contact information for managing agents and other responsible parties, which can be relevant if tenants need to reach someone in an emergency or report a code issue. Tenants who believe a property may be operating without a required license can inquire with the Countryside Building Department, raise the licensing status as a relevant factor in any code-enforcement proceeding, or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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