Midlothian CHAPTER 19 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING § 4-19-17
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This chapter shall take effect and be in full force immediately upon approval of the village board of trustees. After the effective date hereof, it shall be unlawful for any “owner”, as defined herein, to lease or operate residential rental housing without registering each separate building with the village of Midlothian and obtaining a license to operate the dwelling unit(s) in such registered building(s) as residential rental housing and complying with the provisions of this chapter and with all other applicable ordinances of the village of Midlothian, as well as federal and state laws. (Ord. 1722, 5-12-2010; amd. Ord. 2086, 11-10-2021)
Midlothian CHAPTER 19 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING § 4-19-17 establishes that the village's residential rental housing rules became operative immediately upon approval by the village board of trustees. From that effective date forward, it is unlawful for any owner—as that term is defined in the chapter—to lease or operate residential rental housing without first registering each building with the Village of Midlothian and obtaining the required operating license. Compliance with the chapter's provisions, all other applicable village ordinances, and relevant federal and state laws is also required as a condition of lawful operation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-19-17, a compliant residential rental property owner in Midlothian registers every separate rental building with the village and secures an operating license for the dwelling units within each registered building before leasing or operating them. Operators generally maintain current registrations and licenses on an ongoing basis, not just at initial setup, and ensure their practices align with the full scope of Chapter 19 as well as other applicable village, state, and federal requirements. Keeping documentation of registration and licensure readily accessible is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 4-19-17 of Midlothian's residential rental housing chapter means that any owner renting out a dwelling unit is legally required to have registered the building and obtained a village operating license before doing so. Tenants who have reason to believe their building is being operated without the required registration or license may contact the Village of Midlothian directly to inquire about a property's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Illinois municipal housing codes can also help explain what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating outside the requirements of Chapter 19.
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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