Orland Hills CHAPTER 100: INSPECTION AND LICENSING OF RENTAL DWELLINGS § 100.03
LICENSE APPLICATION
Operative Text
(A) Each applicant for a license to maintain a rental dwelling shall file a written business license application with the village stating: (1) The full legal name, address and home and work telephone numbers of each and every legal and beneficial owner. (2) The address of the rental dwelling. (3) A statement by the owner that service by regular mail upon the owner at the address stated in the application will be considered sufficient service for all purposes. (B) All license fees shall be due and payable at the time the license application is filed. All licenses shall expire on the first annual anniversary, next after the date of issue. (C) (1) Each license application shall be accompanied by a fee of $200 per single-family dwelling unit and for each dwelling unit contained in any rental dwelling. If an application for a renewal of an existing license is received after the expiration of the existing license, the license fee shall be increased to $250 per dwelling unit. (2) The fee includes an annual inspection and one re-inspection if necessary. If more than one reinspection per dwelling unit is required, the fee for each re-inspection shall be $100 per re-inspection per dwelling unit. (D) Whenever there is a change in the ownership of a rental dwelling or a change in the owner's manager, the owner shall, within 15 days of such change, file a written notice with the village indicating such change including the name and address of the new manager and/or new owner. (E) Application for license renewal shall be made in the same manner as a new application except that the application shall state that it is for renewal. (Ord. 2018-002, passed 2-21-18) Penalty, see § 100.99
Orland Hills § 100.03 establishes the requirements for obtaining and renewing a license to operate a rental dwelling within the village. Applicants must submit owner identification details, the property address, and an agreement that regular mail service is sufficient for legal notices. License fees start at $200 per dwelling unit, rise to $250 per unit for late renewals, and include one annual inspection plus one re-inspection, with additional re-inspections costing $100 each per unit. Ownership or management changes must be reported to the village in writing within 15 days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Orland Hills § 100.03, compliant rental property operators file a complete written license application with the village before operating, providing full legal owner names, contact information, and the property address. Operators pay the $200-per-unit fee at the time of filing and track their license expiration date carefully, since a late renewal triggers a higher $250-per-unit fee. When ownership or the designated manager changes, compliant operators submit written notice to the village within 15 days of that change, keeping village records current at all times.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Orland Hills § 100.03 requires that every rental dwelling be licensed with the village, meaning tenants can inquire with the village whether their unit holds a valid license. The licensing process includes an annual inspection, which is a mechanism intended to help ensure rental dwellings meet applicable standards. Tenants who have concerns about whether their landlord has complied with § 100.03's licensing requirements may contact the village directly, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or review the penalty provisions referenced at § 100.99 to understand what consequences apply to non-compliant landlords.
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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