Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-2
Definitions (Tilton Rental Properties Ordinance)
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[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)] For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning: CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION A written document, signed by the Code Official, certifying that a rental dwelling is registered pursuant to this article. CODE OFFICIAL The Mayor of the Village, or his/her designee. DWELLING See Property Maintenance Code. OWNER Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official record of the county or municipality as holding title to the property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the guardian of the estate of any such person and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a court having jurisdiction. OWNERSHIP, CHANGE IN Change of owners as described herein, in addition to any sale by contract, whether recorded or not, and any transfer of property title or rights to property, whether or not remuneration is provided. RENTAL DWELLING A dwelling unit which is not owner-occupied and which is rented, offered for rent, loaned, let or hired out by any person to any other person.
Section 226-2 of Tilton, Illinois Municipal Code Chapter 226 establishes the key terms used throughout the village's rental dwelling registration article. It defines who qualifies as an "owner" broadly—covering individuals, firms, corporations, and estate representatives with legal or equitable interest in a property—and clarifies that a "change in ownership" includes contract sales and title transfers regardless of whether money changes hands. A "rental dwelling" is defined as any non-owner-occupied unit that is rented, loaned, or otherwise made available to another person, and a "Certificate of Registration" is the official document signed by the Code Official confirming that a rental dwelling is properly registered.
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Under § 226-2 of Tilton's Municipal Code, the definition of "owner" is intentionally broad, meaning that property managers, agents, and estate representatives may carry the same registration obligations as a titled owner. Operators of non-owner-occupied units—whether rented for money, loaned, or otherwise let out—should be aware that their properties fall within the definition of "rental dwelling" and are subject to the article's requirements. Compliant operators generally ensure that any change in ownership, including unrecorded contract sales or title transfers without payment, is recognized as triggering applicable registration obligations under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 226-2 of Tilton Municipal Code Chapter 226 defines the scope of the rental registration system that applies to the dwelling a tenant may occupy, including units that are rented, loaned, or otherwise let out by any person. Because the definition of "owner" is broad, tenants may find that agents, managers, or estate representatives are accountable under this article in addition to a titled property owner. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit is properly registered under this article can contact the Village of Tilton's Code Official—identified in § 226-2 as the Mayor or designee—or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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