Rock Island ARTICLE VI. RENTAL PROPERTIES § 4-43
License Application
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Each applicant for a license or license renewal shall provide their full name, mailing address, electronic mailing address, phone number, and proof of ownership. In the case of a limited liability company (LLC) or similar legal entity, all registered agents shall be identified as well as the registered office in addition to the above described contact information. Each applicant shall also be required to identify a property manager who will be responsible for the regular maintenance of the property. Such a person must reside or maintain an office within fifty (50) miles of the City measured from the municipal boundary. An owner who meets the requirements of this section as to location of residence or office may designate themselves as manager. (Ord. 76-2025, 8-11-2025)
Rock Island's § 4-43 establishes what information must be included in a rental property license application or renewal. Applicants must supply personal contact details and proof of ownership, and entities like LLCs must also disclose all registered agents and their registered office. Every application must name a property manager who lives or maintains an office within 50 miles of Rock Island's municipal boundary, though an owner who meets that location requirement may list themselves as the manager.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-43, compliant rental property operators in Rock Island submit a complete license or renewal application that includes full name, mailing address, email, phone number, and proof of ownership. Operators who hold title through an LLC or similar entity ensure that all registered agents and the registered office are identified on the application. A key step is designating a property manager who resides or keeps an office within 50 miles of the city's municipal boundary — owners who themselves meet that proximity requirement are permitted to self-designate as manager.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 4-43 requires that every licensed rental property in Rock Island have an identifiable owner and a named property manager reachable within 50 miles of the city, giving tenants a clear point of contact for maintenance and other concerns. If a tenant believes a landlord is operating without a valid license or has failed to designate a reachable property manager as required by § 4-43, that concern can generally be raised with the appropriate Rock Island municipal licensing or code-enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how licensing requirements connect to other protections available under local law.
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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