West Dundee CHAPTER 27 LICENSING OF RENTAL PROPERTIES § 3-27-1
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A. The Owner of any Building renting or leasing a Dwelling Unit shall file an application for a license with the West Dundee Community Development Department on forms provided by the Village on its website within thirty (30) days of the rental of any property subject to this license requirement. The application shall be deemed prima facie proof of the statements therein contained in any administrative enforcement proceeding or court proceeding instituted by the Village against the Owner of the Building. For purposes of this chapter, a post office box does not suffice as a street address. The application shall include, at a minimum, the following information: 1. The name, street address, business telephone number and business email address of each Owner of the Building. If the Owner is a partnership, corporation, or voluntary unincorporated association, the statement shall further include the name, street address, business telephone number, and business e-mail address, and position of a responsible partner or officer. If the Owner is a corporation, the statement shall also include the name, street address, business telephone number, and business e-mail address of the registered agent thereof; 2. The name, street address, date of birth, business telephone number, and business e-mail address of a natural person or persons twenty one (21) years of age or older, designated by the Owner as the authorized agent for receiving notices of Village code violations found at the Building or at the property receiving process in any court proceeding or administrative enforcement proceeding, on behalf of the Owner in connection with the enforcement of this code; managing, controlling or collecting rents. 3. The name, street address, and telephone number of each company that provides an insurance policy for the Building; 4. The street address(es) and property index number(s) of the Building, and the number of Dwelling Units therein. (Ord. 2025-09, 2-17-2025)
West Dundee CHAPTER 27 § 3-27-1 requires that any owner who rents or leases a dwelling unit must register with the West Dundee Community Development Department within 30 days of beginning to rent the property. The registration application must include detailed contact information for the owner, a designated authorized agent who is at least 21 years old, the building's insurer, and the property's address and index number. A post office box is not acceptable as a street address for any of these entries, and the completed application can be used as evidence in administrative or court proceedings brought by the Village.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under West Dundee CHAPTER 27 § 3-27-1, compliant rental property owners submit a completed registration application to the West Dundee Community Development Department within 30 days of first renting any covered dwelling unit. Operators generally ensure the application lists a valid street address (not a P.O. box) for themselves, their registered agent if the owner is a corporation, and a designated authorized agent who is a natural person aged 21 or older and capable of receiving legal notices and managing rent-related matters. Owners of partnerships, corporations, or unincorporated associations also include the name, address, and contact details of a responsible partner or officer, and keep insurance information current on the registration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
West Dundee CHAPTER 27 § 3-27-1 establishes a public registration system that gives tenants a way to identify who owns their building and who the designated authorized agent is for receiving legal notices and code-violation notices. If a tenant believes their landlord has not complied with this registration requirement, they may contact the West Dundee Community Development Department to inquire about the property's registration status. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a landlord's failure to register could be relevant in an administrative or court proceeding under 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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