Le Roy, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 9-8 § 9-8-1
Definitions (Le Roy Rental Housing Inspection and Certification Ordinance)
Operative Text
[ 3-4-2024 by Ord. No. 24-03-02-53 ] Unless otherwise expressly stated or clearly indicated by context, the following terms, as used in this chapter, shall have the meanings indicated in this section: CODE The Le Roy City Code, as amended, all City rules, regulations, and policies, and all state laws, rules, regulations, and policies. CODE OFFICIAL The Code Compliance Officer (CCO) and his/her designee. DWELLING UNIT A building or portion thereof designed to be used as a residence; a single unit providing complete independent facilities for the exclusive use of a person or persons, including, but not limited to, provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. A dwelling unit shall not include motels, hotels, nursing homes, boardinghouses, hospital patient housing, or rooming houses. INITIAL INSPECTION The first inspection of a dwelling unit for the purpose of determining compliance with the Code. LET FOR OCCUPANCY To permit, provide or offer possession or occupancy of a dwelling unit to a person who is or who is not the legal owner of record thereof, pursuant to a written or unwritten lease, agreement, license, or similar instrument, or pursuant to a recorded or unrecorded agreement or contract of sale for the premises. OCCUPANT A person occupying a dwelling unit or using the property as a legal address for any purpose. OWNER Any person, agent, operator, firm, or corporation having a legal or equitable ownership interest in a property. PERSON A corporation, firm, partnership, association, organization, or any group acting as a unit or legal entity, as well as a natural person. PROPERTY AGENT A person, operator, firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity designated in writing by the property owner on the owner's certificate of compliance application. REINSPECTION Any inspection of a residential rental property that occurs after the initial inspection. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY Any dwelling unit let for occupancy to a person or persons for any amount of rent or compensation and for use as a dwelling unit.
Section 9-8-1 of Le Roy's Municipal Code (Chapter 9-8, adopted by Ord. No. 24-03-02-53) establishes the working vocabulary for the city's residential rental property regulations. Key terms such as 'Dwelling Unit,' 'Residential Rental Property,' 'Owner,' and 'Code Official' are given specific meanings that apply throughout the chapter. Notably, the definition of 'Dwelling Unit' excludes hotels, motels, nursing homes, boardinghouses, hospital patient housing, and rooming houses, so those property types fall outside this chapter's scope.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Le Roy should familiarize themselves with the defined terms in § 9-8-1, as these definitions govern how the rest of Chapter 9-8 is interpreted and applied. The distinction between an 'Owner' and a 'Property Agent' is particularly relevant: a Property Agent must be formally designated in writing on the owner's certificate of compliance application. Understanding terms like 'Initial Inspection' and 'Reinspection' helps operators anticipate the compliance process administered by the Code Compliance Officer (the 'Code Official' under § 9-8-1).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Le Roy rental housing should be aware that § 9-8-1 defines who qualifies as an 'Occupant' and what constitutes a 'Residential Rental Property' under Chapter 9-8, which can affect whether the chapter's protections and inspection requirements apply to their home. The broad definition of 'Let for Occupancy' means that both written and unwritten rental arrangements may fall within the chapter's coverage. Tenants who have questions about whether their housing is covered, or about the inspection process, may wish to contact the Le Roy Code Compliance Officer or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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