Skokie — Ch. 22 Art. XIV Rental Unit Registration § 22-504
Change of information or ownership
Operative Text
A. Every Owner shall report to the Property Standards Division of the Community Development Department any change in information previously provided on the required Residential Rental Unit Registration application within twenty-one (21) days of such change. This information shall include, but not be limited to, the removal or change of any Owner or Operator pursuant to Section 22-500 (7) of the Skokie Village Code, or a change in ownership interest of more than 50% of the building. B. If the ownership of a Residential Rental Unit or Multi-Unit Building changes during the registration year, the new Owner shall be required to register the Residential Rental Units anew under the new Owner's name and pay a pro rata registration fee. No refund of any registration fee shall be paid to the former Owner.
Under Skokie Ch. 22 Art. XIV § 22-504, any change in information previously submitted on a residential rental registration application — including changes in ownership, operators, or a shift of more than 50% ownership interest — must be reported to the Property Standards Division of the Community Development Department within 21 days. When a rental unit or multi-unit building changes hands during a registration year, the new owner must register the units under their own name and pay a prorated registration fee. The prior owner receives no refund of fees already paid.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-504, compliant operators maintain current registration records by promptly notifying the Property Standards Division of the Community Development Department of any ownership, operator, or contact changes within the 21-day window. When a property sale or transfer occurs mid-year, the incoming owner registers all affected residential rental units under their own name and pays the applicable pro rata fee before the deadline. Operators generally keep documentation of the change date to demonstrate timely compliance and account for the fact that no refund flows back to the former owner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-504 establishes that rental units must have current, accurate registration information on file with Skokie's Property Standards Division at all times, including after ownership changes. If a building changes hands and tenants notice that registration appears outdated or that a new owner has not re-registered, tenants can contact the Property Standards Division of the Community Development Department to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Skokie's rental regulations can help residents understand how registration requirements connect to other tenant protections under Ch. 22 Art. XIV.
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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