YES beginning July 1, 2007.
The annual fee for the license is $75.00.
All licenses expire April 30th of each year.
Each owner, agent and/or manager of any rental dwelling within the Village of Bolingbrook who signs or has authority to sign leases and/or rental agreements. The ordinance further defines a "Managing Agent" to mean "any person or firm, acting for another, with authority to rent, manage and make expenditures."
Only "Rental Dwellings" which are defined by the ordinance as any multiple dwelling or dwelling unit (occupied for living purposes including eating, sleeping, cooking & sanitation provisions) which is not owner-occupied and which is either rented, leased or made available for leasing or rental to others by the property owner or his/her agent. The rental of a single room or the sharing of a dwelling unit between the property owner of the dwelling unit and others shall not constitute a rental dwelling. The term "leased" shall include the occupancy of property pursuant to articles of agreement for purchase or a contract for deed until the deed is delivered by the owner.
Village of Bolingbrook Town Center located at 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook Illinois, 60440. The Police Department, enter through the East doors. Applications are also available at the counter.
What are the benefits of the program?
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A stable, more satisfied tenant base & less turn-over
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Increased demand for rental units with a reputation for active "no nonsense" management
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Lower maintenance and repair costs
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Increased property values
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Improved personal safety for tenants
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Landlords must be licensed by the Village of Bolingbrook
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At the time of application they must certify that they have viewed the one-hour training video
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Landlords must include a "Mandatory Addendum to Rent / Lease Agreement." The lease addendum spells out grounds for termination - it outlines what conduct is not consistent with being a "good neighbor" and gives landlords the tools needed to terminate the relationship.
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All rental /leased units must be inspected by the Village of Bolingbrook Code Enforcement PRIOR to occupancy
Village of Bolingbrook Town Center located at 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook Illinois, 60440. The Police Department, enter through the East doors. Applications are also available at the counter.
Yes. There are various Federal & State laws governing fair housing, rights and responsibilities. A few are listed below as a resource. Landlords may wish to consult with an attorney prior to engaging in complex business dealings.
