McCook — Ch. 18 Art. XIV Rental Housing § 18-409
Written lease agreements required
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All lease agreements shall be in writing and shall be executed prior to the commencement of occupancy. Landlords shall provide a fully executed copy of the lease agreement to the tenant within seven days after execution.
Under McCook Ch. 18 Art. XIV Rental Housing § 18-409, every lease agreement between a landlord and tenant must be documented in writing and signed before the tenant moves in. Additionally, once the lease is signed by all parties, the landlord is required to deliver a fully executed copy to the tenant within seven days. This rule establishes a clear paper-trail requirement for all rental arrangements covered by the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-409, compliant operators ensure that a written lease is prepared, signed by all parties, and fully executed before a new tenant takes occupancy. Within seven days of execution, landlords provide the tenant with a complete, signed copy of that agreement. Maintaining dated records of when copies were delivered can help demonstrate compliance with the seven-day requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-409 gives tenants the right to receive a fully executed, written copy of their lease within seven days of signing, and the lease itself must have been in place before move-in. If a landlord has not provided a written lease or has failed to deliver a signed copy within the required timeframe, tenants may consider raising this as a violation with the appropriate local housing authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Keeping records of your move-in date and any communications about the lease can be useful when documenting whether this provision was followed.
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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