Streamwood Title 3 Ch. 14 Rental Residential Property § 3-14-2
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Operative Text
CODE OFFICIAL: The community development director or his designee. MULTIPLE-FAMILY RENTAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY: Rental residential property containing two (2) or more dwelling units. PREMISES: A lot, plot or parcel of land, including the interior and exterior of any structures thereon. PROPERTY AGENT: A person, operator, firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity designated in writing by the property owner to the director of community development to be responsible for the compliance with property maintenance of a rental residential property, and to receive any notices or citations. RENTAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY: Residential structures or dwelling units intended to be rented or leased, including single-family detached structures. RENTAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNER: Any person, corporation or other entity holding in whole or in part legal or equitable title or a beneficial interest in any form of rental residential property within the village. Words or phrases as used in this chapter and not herein defined shall be defined as provided by the adopted international property maintenance code, and international building code, as amended. (Ord. 2000-9, 3-16-2000; amd. Ord. 2002-23, 6-20-2002; Ord. 2006-12, 3-16-2006; Ord. 2015-23, 10-1-2015, eff. 1-1-2016)
Section 3-14-2 of Streamwood's Rental Residential Property ordinance establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout Chapter 14. It defines key terms such as 'Code Official,' 'Rental Residential Property,' 'Property Agent,' and 'Premises,' which shape how all other provisions in the chapter are interpreted and applied. Any terms not explicitly defined here default to the definitions found in the adopted International Property Maintenance Code and International Building Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-14-2, property owners should be aware that the chapter's requirements apply broadly to any residential structure or dwelling unit intended for rent or lease, including single-family detached homes. Owners who designate a Property Agent must do so in writing to the director of community development, making that agent the official point of contact for compliance matters and notices. Understanding these definitions helps operators correctly interpret their obligations throughout the rest of Chapter 14.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3-14-2 sets out the definitions that govern how Streamwood's rental property rules are applied, which can affect tenants' rights and protections under the broader chapter. For example, the broad definition of 'Premises' — covering both interior and exterior of structures — can be relevant when evaluating maintenance or habitability concerns. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their situation may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the International Property Maintenance Code, which fills in any gaps left by this section.
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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