Highland Park — Title XVII Ch. 174 Property Maintenance and Housing Code § 174.201
License required
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to own or operate a boarding house or lodging house, as defined in Section 150.202 of the City Code, within the City without first having applied to and obtained from the building division a boarding/lodging house license on forms supplied by the building division.
Highland Park's Title XVII Ch. 174 § 174.201 establishes that operating or owning a boarding house or lodging house within the city is prohibited unless the owner or operator has first applied for and received a boarding/lodging house license from the city's building division. The license must be obtained before operations begin, using official forms provided by that division. The definitions of what qualifies as a boarding house or lodging house are set by Section 150.202 of the City Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 174.201, property owners and operators who run a boarding house or lodging house in Highland Park are generally expected to secure a boarding/lodging house license from the building division before commencing operations. Compliant operators typically obtain the required application forms directly from the building division and complete the licensing process prior to accepting occupants. Owners should also review Section 150.202 of the City Code to confirm whether their property meets the definitions that trigger this licensing requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 174.201 requires that any boarding house or lodging house in Highland Park be properly licensed through the city's building division, which means tenants residing in such properties have an interest in whether their housing is operating lawfully. If a tenant has reason to believe their boarding or lodging house is operating without the required license, they may consider contacting Highland Park's building division to inquire about the property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available when a housing provider is not in compliance with local licensing rules like § 174.201.
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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