Schiller Park CHAPTER 98: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS § 98.03
OPERATING LICENSE REQUIRED
Operative Text
Other than condominium and townhouse associations (which are exempt from the licensing provisions of this subchapter), it is unlawful for any person to operate a multiple family building or single-family rental dwelling without having first obtained an operating license therefor. Operating licenses shall be issued by the Department of Community Development in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter and Chapter 119 of this code of ordinances. (A) No person shall operate a multiple family building or a single-family rental dwelling unless he holds a current, unrevoked operating license issued by the Village in his name for the specific named multiple family building or single-family rental dwelling. (B) Each operating license granted hereunder shall be an annual license, the term of which shall commence on January 1 of a given year and shall terminate on December 31 of the same year, unless sooner revoked for cause. An operating license may be renewed in accordance with the requirements set forth in this subchapter for successive periods not to exceed one year. (C) The Department of Community Development is hereby authorized upon application therefor to issue new operating licenses, and renewals thereof, in the names of applicant owners or operators of multiple family buildings or single-family rental dwellings. No such operating licenses shall be issued unless said multiple family building or single-family rental dwelling in connection with which the operating license is sought is found after inspection to meet all applicable requirements of this code and the applicable rules and regulations pursuant thereto. (D) No operating license shall be issued or renewed unless the applicant owner or operator has first made a complete application therefor on an application form provided by the Village. (E) No operating license shall be issued or renewed if the applicant owner or operator has failed to pay any outstanding debt, fine, fee, penalty, or judgment due the Village. (Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 95-1909, passed 1-28-95; Am. Ord. 99-2148, passed 1-12-99; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18) Penalty, see § 98.99
Schiller Park § 98.03 establishes that operating a multiple-family building or single-family rental dwelling without a valid operating license is unlawful, with an exception for condominium and townhouse associations. Licenses are annual, running from January 1 through December 31, and must be renewed each year through the Department of Community Development. A license will not be issued or renewed if the property fails inspection, if the application is incomplete, or if the owner or operator has any outstanding debts, fines, or penalties owed to the Village.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Schiller Park § 98.03, compliant rental property operators maintain a current, unrevoked operating license issued in their name for each specific property they operate. Operators typically submit a complete application on the Village-provided form, ensure the property passes all applicable code inspections, and resolve any outstanding debts or fines owed to the Village before seeking issuance or renewal. Because licenses expire on December 31 each year, operators generally track renewal deadlines to avoid any lapse that could render continued operation unlawful.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Schiller Park § 98.03 requires that any landlord operating a rental dwelling hold a valid, current operating license issued by the Village's Department of Community Development. Tenants who have reason to believe their landlord is operating without such a license may contact the Department of Community Development to inquire about a property's license status or to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Schiller Park ordinances can help tenants understand how an unlicensed status might be relevant to their situation, including any remedies referenced under the penalty provisions at § 98.99.
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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