Orland Park Title 5 Ch. 8 Rental Housing § 5-8-1-6
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT FOR CODE
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The Village of Orland Park, Illinois has created this "Rental Housing Code" pursuant to its home rule powers and has designated the Development Services Department as the enforcement body. The Director of Development Services, or his/her designee, has the authority for enforcing the provisions of this Code and shall serve to render interpretations of this Code. The Crime Free Rental Housing Program will be coordinated by the Orland Park Police Department through the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
Section 5-8-1-6 of Orland Park's Rental Housing Code establishes which municipal bodies are responsible for administering and enforcing the code. The Development Services Department, led by its Director or a designee, holds primary authority to enforce the code's provisions and issue official interpretations. The Crime Free Rental Housing Program falls under a separate chain of authority, coordinated by the Orland Park Police Department through the Chief of Police or a designee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5-8-1-6, property owners and managers operating rental units in Orland Park should direct compliance questions, permit inquiries, and requests for code interpretations to the Development Services Department. Operators participating in or subject to the Crime Free Rental Housing Program coordinate those obligations through the Orland Park Police Department. Knowing which department handles which function helps ensure that communications and submissions reach the correct authority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5-8-1-6 identifies the Development Services Department as the body tenants can contact when seeking enforcement of the Rental Housing Code or official interpretations of its requirements. Tenants with concerns related to the Crime Free Rental Housing Program may direct those inquiries to the Orland Park Police Department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Orland Park's local code can help residents understand which department is best positioned to address a particular concern.
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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