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Glen Ellyn — Title 7 Ch. 5 Rooming Houses § 7-5-3

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Operative Text

Glen Ellyn — Title 7 Ch. 5 Rooming Houses § 7-5-3
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, keep, manage or operate a rooming house without first obtaining a license therefor. The license herein provided for shall be posted at all times in a conspicuous place in the building.
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Plain English

Glen Ellyn Title 7, Chapter 5, Section 7-5-3 establishes that operating a rooming house without a valid license is prohibited under local law. Any person who conducts, keeps, manages, or operates such a facility must obtain the required license before beginning operations. Additionally, once issued, the license must be displayed continuously in a prominent, visible location within the building.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Glen Ellyn § 7-5-3, operators of rooming houses are expected to secure the required municipal license before opening or continuing operations. Compliant operators keep the license posted at all times in a conspicuous area of the building — such as a lobby or common entryway — so that it is readily visible to residents and inspectors. Allowing a license to lapse or failing to display it prominently are both conditions that can constitute a violation of this provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Glen Ellyn § 7-5-3 gives residents of rooming houses a basis to verify that their building is lawfully licensed — the license is required to be posted in a visible location within the building at all times. If a license is not posted or appears to be absent, tenants may have grounds to raise this as a concern with the appropriate local municipal authority in Glen Ellyn. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Illinois municipal housing codes can help residents understand what options may be available when a rooming house appears to be operating without proper licensure.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 7-5-6

Related Rules

§ 14.544
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
§ 14.545
STANDARDS FOR HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUISANCE PREVENTION
§ 14.546
SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES

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