Orland Hills CHAPTER 100: INSPECTION AND LICENSING OF RENTAL DWELLINGS § 100.01
DEFINITIONS
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For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. BUILDING OFFICIAL. The person designated by the village as being responsible for the enforcement of this chapter. DWELLING UNIT. A dwelling or the part of a rental dwelling that is used as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons who maintain a household, together with the common areas, land and appurtenant buildings thereto, and all housing services, privileges, furnishings and facilities supplied in connection with use or occupancy thereof, including garage and parking facilities. MANAGER. The person managing a rental dwelling on behalf of the owner. OWNER. One or more persons, corporations, partnerships, limited liability company or any other entity jointly or severally, in whom is vested all or part of the legal title to a rental dwelling, or all or part of the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment of a rental dwelling. PERSON. An individual, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association or any other legal or commercial entity. RENTAL DWELLING. A means a building containing one to ten dwelling units. (Ord. 2018-002, passed 2-21-18)
Section § 100.01 of Orland Hills Chapter 100 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the village's rental dwelling inspection and licensing framework. Key terms such as 'Dwelling Unit,' 'Owner,' 'Manager,' 'Rental Dwelling,' and 'Building Official' are given specific meanings that govern how the rest of the chapter is interpreted and applied. Notably, a 'Rental Dwelling' under this chapter is limited to buildings containing one to ten dwelling units, and 'Dwelling Unit' encompasses not just the living space itself but also common areas, land, and associated facilities.
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Property owners and managers operating rental dwellings in Orland Hills should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 100.01, as these terms shape the scope of all obligations under Chapter 100. The definition of 'Owner' is broad, encompassing individuals, corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other entities holding legal title or beneficial ownership, meaning compliance responsibilities can attach to various ownership structures. Operators of buildings with one to ten dwelling units fall within the definition of 'Rental Dwelling' and should expect that all subsequent licensing and inspection requirements in Chapter 100 apply to their properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Orland Hills rental properties benefit from understanding the definitions in § 100.01, which establish who qualifies as an 'Owner' or 'Manager' and what constitutes a 'Dwelling Unit'—including common areas and associated facilities, not just the individual unit. Because 'Rental Dwelling' covers buildings with one to ten units, tenants in smaller residential buildings are included within the chapter's protections. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their housing situation may find it helpful to contact the village's Building Official, who is designated as the enforcement authority under this chapter, or to reach 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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