North Riverside — Ch. 8.07 Single-Family Dwelling Rental Registration § 8.07.010
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For purposes of this chapter: "Family" means a person and his or her immediate family members limited to that person's parents, spouse, children (by blood, adoption or marriage), siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. "Guest" means a person invited by the tenant to stay at the dwelling unit. "Lessee" means the same as "tenant." "Occupant" means any person residing in the dwelling unit for any period of time, whether as a tenant, guest, or family. "Owner" means any person, individual, firm, owner, corporation or landlord or combination thereof having a legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official records of the state, county or municipality as holding title to the property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a court. "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership or any other group acting as a unit. "Rent" means the offering, holding out or actual leasing of a rental unit to an occupant other than the owner and generally involves the payment of a rental amount although other forms of consideration may be involved or no consideration at all may be involved. "Rental unit" means a single-family dwelling, apartment building, multiple-unit, multiple dwelling, dwelling or dwelling units that is rented or offered for rent as a residence. "Renter" means the same as "tenant." "Tenant" means any permitted occupant, other than an owner, of a dwelling as designated by a rental or lease agreement whether written or oral. "Tenant" does not include members of a "family" as defined herein.
Section 8.07.010 of North Riverside's Single-Family Dwelling Rental Registration chapter establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout Chapter 8.07. It draws distinctions between key roles — such as owner, tenant, occupant, and guest — and clarifies that terms like 'renter' and 'lessee' are interchangeable with 'tenant.' Notably, the definition of 'tenant' explicitly excludes family members as defined in the same section, meaning that immediate relatives residing in a unit are treated differently from unrelated occupants under this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8.07.010, property owners and managers operating in North Riverside should be aware that the chapter's definitions shape how compliance obligations apply to different residents. Because 'tenant' excludes family members as defined in this section, the regulatory requirements tied to tenants may not apply in the same way when immediate relatives occupy the unit. Operators generally maintain clear records distinguishing the nature of each occupancy arrangement — whether by lease, family relationship, or guest status — to ensure accurate classification under the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8.07.010 sets out the definitions that govern how residents are classified throughout North Riverside's Chapter 8.07 rental registration rules. Whether a person is categorized as a tenant, guest, or occupant can affect which protections and obligations apply to their living arrangement. Residents who are uncertain about how their occupancy is classified — particularly in mixed-family or informal arrangements — may benefit from reviewing the full chapter or reaching out to 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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