(a) An application for a tenancy permit required by this chapter shall be made to the Village on forms approved by it, which shall contain the following information:
(1) The street address or other identifying characteristics of the residential rental property.
(2) The name, phone number and address of the owner and responsible local agent, if required by Section 1288.06.
(3) The signature of the owner.
(4) A copy of the written lease or rental agreement.
(5) The name and date of birth of the tenant or lessee and all other individuals who will occupy the residential rental property with the tenant or lessee.
(6) A criminal background check of the tenant or lessee and all other adult individuals who will occupy the residential rental property with the tenant or lessee, to be prepared by a licensed and certified background check company and at the owner's cost.
(7) Any other information required by the Village or its inspector.
(b) Upon receipt of the application for a tenancy permit, the Village shall cause a general inspection, within five business days, of the residential rental property. Upon completion of an inspection, where said residential rental property was found in compliance with these Codified Ordinances, the Village shall issue a tenancy permit to the owner of the residential rental property.
(c) Where the Village or its authorized agent, after inspection of a residential rental property, determines that such residential rental property does not comply with the minimum standards set forth in the Codified Ordinances of the Village, the Village or its authorized agent shall notify the owner at the address on file that said residential rental property is found to be in violation of the minimum standards set forth in the Codified Ordinances. The notice shall contain a general listing of the issues determined to be non-compliant and a date by which to bring the residential rental property into compliance and repair.
(d) Such tenancy permit shall be valid until a change or alteration of the residential rental property, change or alteration of the authorized occupancy or until there is a change in tenancy of the residential rental property.
(e) An application for a tenancy permit shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). Re-inspection fees are fifteen dollars ($15.00).
(f) A tenancy permit shall not be required for residential rental property that is public housing subject to annual inspection pursuant to federal and/or state regulations.
(g) A tenancy permit shall not be required for residential rental property that is occupied or used by one or more persons as a residence as of the effective date of this chapter until there is a change or alteration of the residential rental property and/or in occupancy or tenancy of the residential rental property.
(h) No tenancy permit will be approved that would allow a person to occupy or use residential rental property in violation of federal, state and/or local law, including, but not limited to, any restrictions on where a person may live who has been convicted of a sexually oriented offense or a child-victim oriented offense.
(i) An owner shall provide a copy of the tenancy permit to the responsible local agent, if a responsible local agent is required. An owner shall provide a copy of the tenancy permit to the occupant.
(Ord. 1580-20. Passed 8-18-20.)