Schiller Park CHAPTER 98: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS § 98.25
ROOMING HOUSES PROHIBITED
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No person shall operate a rooming house in the Village. (Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 99-2148, passed 1-12-99; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18) Penalty, see § 98.99
Section § 98.25 of Schiller Park's Chapter 98 establishes a complete prohibition on rooming houses within the Village. No individual or entity is permitted to operate such a facility, regardless of the number of occupants or the arrangement of shared spaces. The rule applies village-wide and has been in effect, with amendments, since 1994.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 98.25, compliant property operators in Schiller Park do not offer or advertise any rental arrangement that would constitute a rooming house. Operators generally review their existing rental structures to ensure they fall within permitted residential configurations under Chapter 98. Violations of this prohibition are subject to penalties outlined in § 98.99.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 98.25 means that any landlord operating a rooming house in Schiller Park is doing so in violation of local law. Tenants who believe they are living in an unlawfully operated rooming house may consider contacting the Village of Schiller Park directly or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local ordinances. The penalty provisions at § 98.99 indicate that enforcement mechanisms exist for violations of this chapter.
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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