Wood Dale ARTICLE XVI RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 6.1608
Owner Responsibility
Operative Text
A. The owner of a residential rental property shall maintain a record for each property with the full legal names of every tenant in each dwelling unit. B. The owner or property agent of a residential rental property shall provide each tenant with the name and telephone number of a responsible person who, in emergency situations, will be available on a twenty four (24) hour basis and who has the authority to make repairs as needed. C. The owner of a residential rental property shall inform each tenant in writing, prior to occupancy, of the maximum number of persons allowable by the occupancy standards of the City Property Maintenance Code as amended. This number shall be determined by the Code Official. (Ord. O-07-001, 1-4-2007; amd. Ord. O-22-031, 11-17-2022)
Wood Dale § 6.1608 establishes three baseline responsibilities for residential rental property owners. Owners must keep records listing the full legal names of every tenant in each unit, supply tenants with a 24-hour emergency contact who can authorize repairs, and notify tenants in writing—before they move in—of the maximum occupancy allowed under the City Property Maintenance Code. The maximum occupancy figure is determined by the Code Official and must reflect current code standards as amended.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wood Dale § 6.1608, compliant operators generally maintain up-to-date tenant name records for each dwelling unit, designate a responsible person available around the clock for emergencies with authority to approve repairs, and deliver a written occupancy-limit notice to each incoming tenant before the tenancy begins. The occupancy ceiling is set by the Code Official under the City Property Maintenance Code, so operators typically confirm the applicable number with the city before preparing move-in documents. Keeping copies of all written notices and emergency-contact disclosures supports a clear compliance record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wood Dale § 6.1608 gives tenants the right to receive, before moving in, a written notice stating the maximum number of occupants permitted in their unit under the City Property Maintenance Code. Tenants are also entitled to the name and phone number of a responsible person reachable 24 hours a day who can authorize emergency repairs. If these disclosures were not provided, tenants may wish to contact the City of Wood Dale's code enforcement office or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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