South Barrington CHAPTER 19 LICENSING OF SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES § 3-19-7
PENALTY
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A. Any person, firm, or corporation in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter, in addition to other legal and equitable remedies available to the Village shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to fines of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each violation. Each day during which a violation of this Chapter continues or is permitted to exist shall be considered a separate and distinct offense. B. Exemptions: This Chapter shall not apply to the following properties: 1. Single family dwellings which are owner occupied; 2. Properties which are vacant and which are not intended to be rented; 3. Hotels, motels, and other structures which rent rooms to occupants if such occupancy is transient only; and 4. Properties and uses licensed and inspected by the State of Illinois, including, but not limited to, nursing homes, retirement communities and rest homes. C. Village Rights Retained: This Chapter shall not be construed to impede in any way the right of the Village to inspect any property pursuant to any other provisions of this Code or to seek penalties for violations of other provisions of this Code. (Ord. 2020-1227, 3-11-2020)
South Barrington CHAPTER 19 § 3-19-7 establishes financial penalties for violations of the Village's single-family rental property licensing rules. Any person, firm, or corporation found guilty of a violation may be fined between $100 and $1,000 per offense, with each day a violation continues treated as a separate offense. The provision also carves out exemptions for owner-occupied homes, vacant non-rental properties, transient lodging, and state-licensed facilities such as nursing homes, while preserving the Village's broader inspection and enforcement authority under other parts of its code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under South Barrington CHAPTER 19 § 3-19-7, operators of single-family rental properties face fines ranging from $100 to $1,000 for each violation of the Chapter's licensing requirements, with daily continuation of a violation counted as an additional, independent offense. Compliant operators generally maintain current licenses, address any noted deficiencies promptly, and keep records demonstrating ongoing compliance to avoid accumulating per-day penalties. Properties that are owner-occupied, vacant and not intended for rent, used for transient lodging, or licensed and inspected by the State of Illinois fall outside the Chapter's scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
South Barrington CHAPTER 19 § 3-19-7 signals that the Village takes enforcement of its single-family rental licensing requirements seriously, with fines of $100 to $1,000 per violation accruing daily against non-compliant landlords. Tenants who believe their rental property is being operated without the required license may report concerns to the Village of South Barrington, which retains independent authority to inspect properties and pursue penalties. Tenant-rights organizations or a licensed Illinois attorney can help renters understand how this provision may interact with their specific rental situation.
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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