Orland Hills CHAPTER 100: INSPECTION AND LICENSING OF RENTAL DWELLINGS § 100.05
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
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(A) It shall be unlawful for the owner or manager of any dwelling unit to lease a dwelling unit without having first tendered to the lessee a valid license for the dwelling unit. (B) The village does not guarantee the condition of any rental dwelling or dwelling unit and is not responsible for any claims arising out of the condition of a rental dwelling or dwelling unit. (Ord. 2018-002, passed 2-21-18) Penalty, see § 100.99
Orland Hills § 100.05 establishes that leasing a dwelling unit is prohibited unless the owner or manager has first provided the tenant with a valid license for that unit. The village explicitly disclaims any guarantee of a rental property's condition and accepts no responsibility for claims related to that condition. This rule creates a licensing prerequisite to the rental relationship, separate from any warranty or quality assurance by the municipality.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Orland Hills § 100.05, compliant rental operators obtain and maintain a valid license for each dwelling unit before executing any lease agreement, and they provide that license to the incoming tenant at or before the time of leasing. Operators generally keep records showing that the license was tendered to each lessee, since the provision makes leasing without doing so unlawful. Penalties for non-compliance are referenced in § 100.99, so maintaining current licensure for every unit is a standard part of property management practice in Orland Hills.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Orland Hills § 100.05 gives tenants the right to receive a valid dwelling-unit license from their landlord or property manager before or at the time a lease is signed. If a license was never provided, that failure may be relevant as a defense or basis for a complaint, and tenants can consult local village offices or a tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies are available under § 100.99. Keeping a copy of any license received—or documenting that none was provided—can be useful when questions about compliance arise.
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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