Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM § 3-11-4
REGISTRATION OF RENTAL PROPERTY
Operative Text
A. After the effective date of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any owner, as defined herein, to lease, rent, or otherwise operate a rental property or non- owner occupied property without registering it with the City of Marquette Heights and complying with the provisions of this chapter, together with other applicable codes and ordinances of the City. The registration of rental properties required herein shall expire on December 31 of each year. B. No owner shall be allowed to register any property if the owner has outstanding fees or fines due and owing the City. C. Registration may be denied or revoked by the rental inspector as provided in this chapter. If registration is denied or revoked, the building official shall notify the owner or owner's agent, in writing, of the denial or revocation and the reasons therefor, pursuant to section 3-11-17 of this chapter. The owner shall have the opportunity to appeal the decision pursuant to section 3-11-19 of this chapter. D. The City shall provide written confirmation to owner or owner's agent upon receipt of each application for rental property registration or renewal thereof via personal delivery, or first-class, or electronic mail. Such confirmation shall contain the date of issuance, the owner's name, and the address of the registered rental property or non-owner occupied property, and shall be prima facie evidence of registration of the rental property or non-owner occupied property as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 889, 6-24-2019; Ord. 902, 10-14-2019)
Under Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 § 3-11-4, it is unlawful to lease, rent, or otherwise operate a rental or non-owner-occupied property in the city without first registering it with the City of Marquette Heights and maintaining compliance with applicable local codes. Registrations expire on December 31 of each year, meaning renewal is required annually. The city issues written confirmation of registration or renewal, which serves as prima facie evidence of compliance, and registration can be denied or revoked if an owner has outstanding fees or fines or for other reasons outlined in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental or non-owner-occupied properties in Marquette Heights must register each property with the city before leasing or renting it, as required by § 3-11-4, and must renew that registration before December 31 each year. Compliant operators ensure that all outstanding fees or fines owed to the city are resolved before attempting to register or renew, since unpaid obligations block registration. When registration is approved, operators retain the written confirmation—which includes the issuance date, owner name, and property address—as documentation of their registered status under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3-11-4 of the Marquette Heights Rental Registration and Inspection Program requires that any property being rented to you must be registered with the City of Marquette Heights; operating an unregistered rental property is unlawful under this chapter. If you have reason to believe your rental unit is not properly registered, that fact may be relevant to housing complaints or other proceedings involving your tenancy. Tenants can contact the City of Marquette Heights directly to inquire about a property's registration status, or reach out to 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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