Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9A-2
LICENSE REQUIRED
Operative Text
No person shall operate three (3) or more multiple-family dwellings within the Village without having first obtained a license therefor. Licenses shall be issued by the Village Administrator or his/her designee in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. When any common area satisfies the definition of a "multiple-family building" as set forth in section 3-9A-1 of this article then such event shall require the managing agent and/or owner of such area to obtain a license therefor. Any license in effect prior to the effective date of this chapter shall be valid through its expiration date. (Ord. 2012-42, 7-26-2012; amd. Ord. 2025-11, 4-3-2025)
Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9A-2 establishes that operating three or more multiple-family dwellings within the Village requires a valid license issued by the Village Administrator or a designated representative. The rule also extends the licensing requirement to managing agents and/or owners of common areas that meet the definition of a 'multiple-family building' under § 3-9A-1. Licenses that were already in effect before this chapter took effect remain valid until their expiration dates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-9A-2, operators of three or more multiple-family dwellings in Woodridge are expected to secure the required license from the Village Administrator before conducting rental operations. Compliant operators also review whether any common areas they manage qualify as a 'multiple-family building' under § 3-9A-1, and if so, obtain a separate license for those areas as well. Keeping license records current and renewing before expiration are standard practices for staying in compliance with this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-9A-2 of Woodridge's Residential Rental Ordinance requires landlords operating three or more multiple-family dwellings to hold a valid Village-issued license, which is a baseline operating requirement tenants can reference. If a tenant has reason to believe their landlord is operating without the required license, they may inquire with the Village Administrator's office about the status of that license. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Woodridge municipal code can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance with this licensing requirement.
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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