Round Lake — Ch. 15.60 Residential Rental Property Registration and Inspection § 15.60.020
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Unless the context shall otherwise require, terms used in this chapter shall have the definitions given in this section or in property maintenance code, of Chapter 15.28 of the village Code. Agent or Representative: Any person or firm, acting for another, with authority to rent, manage and/ or make expenditures. Dwelling Unit: Any rooms or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking and eating. Multi-Family Building Common Areas: Any part of a building or property, not exclusively available to an individual tenant, including, but not limited to, building exterior, yard, basement, stairway, laundry facility, lobby, mailroom, or roof. Residential Rental Property: Residential structures or dwelling units, not owner occupied, intended to be rented or leased, including single-family detached structures containing only one dwelling unit, condominium units, townhouse units, duplexes, and multiple-family dwelling residential structures which are intended to be used as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons that maintain a household, together with all land, appurtenances, building and common areas, whether rented or leased, with or without compensation, to tenants, excluding family members. Short-Term Rental or Vacation Rental: Residentially permitted structures or dwelling units, being rented on a temporary basis to paying guests for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days, to any person other than a member of the owner's family. For the purpose of this definition, short-term rentals shall not include multi-family buildings or developments held in common ownership whereby all dwelling units are rented or otherwise let as a single occupancy and not individually owned. The definition shall also not include temporary structures or camping purposes including camper recreational vehicles. Short-Term vacation rental shall include all forms of short-term rentals/leases and AIRBNBs or other online book agents of similar nature. (Ord. No. 18-O-30, § 1, 10-15-18) HISTORY Amended by Ord. 24-O-13 on 6/3/2024
Section 15.60.020 of Round Lake's Residential Rental Property Registration and Inspection chapter establishes the key definitions that govern how the rest of Chapter 15.60 is applied. Terms such as 'Dwelling Unit,' 'Residential Rental Property,' 'Agent or Representative,' 'Multi-Family Building Common Areas,' and 'Short-Term Rental or Vacation Rental' are each given specific meanings that determine which properties and parties fall under the chapter's requirements. Where a term is not defined here, its meaning may be drawn from the property maintenance code in Chapter 15.28 of the Village Code. Notably, short-term rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days—including Airbnb-style arrangements—are treated as a distinct category, while certain properties such as those rented exclusively to family members are excluded from the definition of 'Residential Rental Property.'
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Property owners and managers operating in Round Lake should familiarize themselves with the definitions set out in § 15.60.020, as these terms determine whether a given property or arrangement is subject to the registration and inspection requirements of Chapter 15.60. Operators of short-term or vacation rentals—including those listed on platforms like Airbnb—should pay particular attention to the 30-consecutive-day threshold that distinguishes short-term rentals from standard residential rental properties. Compliant operators typically ensure that any agent or representative acting on their behalf is clearly authorized to rent, manage, and make expenditures, consistent with the 'Agent or Representative' definition in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Round Lake rental housing benefit from understanding the definitions in § 15.60.020, which establish which types of properties and arrangements are covered by the village's residential rental registration and inspection framework. For example, the definition of 'Multi-Family Building Common Areas' makes clear that shared spaces such as lobbies, laundry facilities, and stairways are part of the regulated property, not just individual units. Tenants who believe their housing situation may fall under Chapter 15.60 and have concerns about compliance can consult the Village of Round Lake directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how these definitions apply.
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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