Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM § 3-11-7
CHANGES IN INFORMATION
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Within thirty (30) days of any change in the registration information as required by this chapter (e.g., a change of owner due to the sale of rental property), the owner or owner's agent shall provide notice to the City of the same in writing. There shall be no additional charge for the remaining period of the annual registration. A change of ownership shall include any change in ownership rights, including the execution of a Contract for Deed, whether recorded or not. (Ord. 889, 6-24-2019)
Under Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 § 3-11-7, whenever registration information for a rental property changes — such as a transfer of ownership, including a Contract for Deed arrangement — the owner or their agent must notify the City in writing within 30 days of that change. No extra fee is charged for the remainder of the annual registration period when such a change occurs. The rule applies broadly to any shift in ownership rights, regardless of whether the underlying contract is formally recorded.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Marquette Heights § 3-11-7 generally maintain current registration records and submit written notice to the City promptly whenever ownership or other registration details change, keeping the 30-day deadline in mind. This includes situations involving a Contract for Deed, even if that agreement is not recorded with a public registry. Because no additional registration fee is assessed for the remaining annual period after a change, the administrative burden of staying compliant is limited to timely written notification.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Marquette Heights § 3-11-7 establishes that ownership changes — including less-visible arrangements like a Contract for Deed — must be reported to the City, which helps ensure tenants can identify who is responsible for their rental property. If a tenant suspects that an ownership change has not been properly reported, they may contact the City of Marquette Heights to inquire about current registration records. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand how registration requirements connect to other protections available under local law.
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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