For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHIEF OF POLICE. The chief law enforcement officer of the Village Police Department, or his or her designee, responsible for law enforcement and the investigation of complaints of violations with the provisions of this chapter, to ensure compliance with this chapter.
CERTIFICATE. Crime-free housing certification certificate.
DIRECTOR. The Building and Zoning Director, or his or her authorized designee.
DUPLEX. A building with two rental units.
LANDLORD. The same as MANAGING AGENT.
MANAGING AGENT. One or more persons or business entities that have charge, care or control of a building, in whole or part thereof, in which rental units are maintained. MANAGING AGENTS are contractors of the owner, and can act on behalf of the owner as per the stipulations of their contract. If a MANAGING AGENT is appointed by an owner, the village will first contact the managing agent, and then the owner regarding any issues or violations requiring attention.
MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING. A structure that contains three or more rental units.
OCCUPANT(S). The legal resident(s) or tenant(s) of a rental unit who enjoys the exclusive use of the rental unit as stipulated in the rental agreement.
ORGANIZATION. Includes a corporation, trust, estate, partnership, association or any other legal or commercial entity. The term shall not include a lessee who previously occupied a rental unit and who is subleasing the unit for the remaining part of his or her lease.
OWNER. One or more persons, jointly, severally or in common, or any organization, in whom is vested all or part of the legal title to property, or all or part of the beneficial ownership, and a right to present use and enjoyment of the premises, including a mortgagee in possession.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. The Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the village, as amended.
RENT. Any payment made to, or any consideration given to an owner, landlord or local agent pursuant to a rental agreement.
RENTAL AGREEMENT. All agreements, written or oral, concerning the right to use or occupy a rental unit for a specified period of time. It shall also include subleases.
RENTAL PROPERTY. A structure with one or more residential units, which are leased for occupancy. However, it does not include property excluded under § 155.03 of this chapter.
RENTAL UNIT. One or more rooms in a structure arranged, designed and used as a residence or living quarters by one or more persons who are not its owner(s), and contained within a rental property as defined herein. It includes a single-family dwelling, a multi-family building, a boarding house, a duplex, a lodging house, a mobile home and a trailer.
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. A residential structure with one rental unit.
TENANT. The same as OCCUPANT(S).
VILLAGE. The Village of Swansea, Illinois, or, as appropriate, its employees, officers, agents, consultants or contractors acting under and within the scope of authority of the village to carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1845, passed 11-19-2018; Ord. 1851, passed 2-19-2019)