Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-60-010
Notice of failure to license (Harvey Residential Landlord and Tenant Rights Regulations)
Operative Text
Whenever an owner or property agent of a rental property fails to license the property with the city, the code official shall post a notice on all entrances to the rental property containing the following statement: You are hereby notified that the owner or agent of this rental structure has failed to license this rental property with the City of Harvey and is in violation of Section 17-52 of the City of Harvey's Municipal Code. No new leases may be entered into and no leases may be renewed until the proper license is secure. ( Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 2004 )
Under Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-60-010, when a rental property owner or agent has not obtained the required city license, the code official is directed to post a public notice on all entrances to the property. That notice informs anyone who sees it that the property is operating in violation of Section 17-52 of Harvey's Municipal Code. While the notice is in place, no new leases may be signed and no existing leases may be renewed until the proper license is obtained.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Harvey should be aware that § 17-60-010 authorizes the code official to physically post violation notices on every entrance to an unlicensed property. A compliant operator generally maintains a current city rental license so that no such notice is triggered, since the posting also carries the practical consequence of freezing all new lease signings and renewals until the license is secured. Property managers typically track license renewal deadlines proactively to avoid the disruption and reputational impact of a public posting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-60-010 gives tenants and prospective renters a visible signal — a posted notice on the building's entrances — that a property may be operating without the city license required under Harvey's Municipal Code. If such a notice appears on a building, it means the property is in violation of Section 17-52 and that no new or renewed leases are permitted until the owner comes into compliance. Tenants who encounter this situation may wish to contact the City of Harvey's code enforcement office for more information or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this status may affect their housing situation.
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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