Oak Forest CHAPTER 117: LODGING § 117.36
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
Operative Text
Application for a residential rental license shall be made in the name of the legal owner of the premises to be rented, submitted to the City Clerk on forms provided by the Clerk. The application shall identify the location of the property; the name, address, email address and telephone of the owner; the name, address, email address and 24-hour telephone(s) of the manager or custodian of the property; the owner's agent for service of process; and such other information as the Clerk may reasonably require. (Ord. 2013-09-0461O, § 2 (part), passed 9-24-2013; Am. Ord. 2020-02-0785O, passed 2- 25-2020)
Oak Forest § 117.36 establishes the requirements for applying for a residential rental license in the city. The application must be filed in the legal owner's name with the City Clerk using official forms, and must include the property's location, the owner's contact details, and the contact information—including a 24-hour phone number—for the property's manager or custodian. The owner must also identify an agent for service of process, and the Clerk may request additional reasonable information.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Oak Forest § 117.36, compliant residential rental operators submit their license application to the City Clerk in the legal owner's name using the forms the Clerk provides. A complete application includes the property address, the owner's full contact information, the manager or custodian's contact details with a 24-hour telephone number, and a designated agent for service of process. Operators generally keep this information current, since the Clerk is authorized to request any other information deemed reasonably necessary.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oak Forest § 117.36 requires that every residential rental property have a licensed owner on record with the City Clerk, along with a manager or custodian reachable by phone around the clock. This means tenants can look to the City Clerk's records to identify the legal owner and a 24-hour contact for the property. If a rental appears to be operating without a proper license or with missing contact information, tenants may raise that concern with the City Clerk's office or consult 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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