Oak Park Title 12 Residential Rental Licensing (Arts. 2, 4, 6) § 12-2-4
LICENSE ISSUANCE
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No license shall be issued without the approval of the appropriate Village officials. The license may be withheld for failure to comply with applicable statutes and ordinances, including, but not limited to, this chapter, and chapters 13 and 20 of this code. (Ord. 16-088, 7-18-2016, eff. 9-1-2016)
Under Oak Park Title 12 § 12-2-4, a residential rental license cannot be issued unless the appropriate Village officials grant their approval. Officials are authorized to withhold a license when a property or applicant is not in compliance with applicable statutes and ordinances, including the rental licensing chapter itself as well as Chapters 13 and 20 of the Village code. This provision establishes that compliance with the broader municipal code is a prerequisite to obtaining a rental license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-2-4, operators seeking a residential rental license in Oak Park must secure approval from the relevant Village officials before a license is granted. Compliant operators generally ensure their properties and applications conform to all applicable statutes and ordinances—including Chapters 13 and 20 of the Village code—prior to submitting for licensure. Unresolved code violations or regulatory non-compliance can result in the license being withheld.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-2-4 establishes that rental properties in Oak Park are required to hold a properly issued license, which Village officials may withhold if the property is out of compliance with local ordinances. Tenants who have concerns about whether their rental unit is properly licensed may contact the Village of Oak Park directly to inquire about a property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations can also be a resource for understanding what options may be available when a rental unit appears to be operating without a valid license.
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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