VOP Fall Winter 2014

CRIME FREE RENTAL HOUSING ORDINANCE

For more information about the Crime Free Rental Housing or to view the ordinance, visit www.orlandpark.org.

The Village of Orland Park Police Department reminds all residents and property owners that all rental units located within the Village of Orland Park must be registered and inspected in accordance with the Crime Free Housing Rental Requirements for Owners/Agents of Rental Housing. The ordinance applies to single unit rentals and multi-unit rentals alike. “This ordinance exists as a proactive measure to ensure quality of life, promote a safe environment and protect property values in the area,” said Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy. “Renting is a business that should be regulated, if for no other reason, than for the sake of the tenants.” A rental housing property owner or agent must attend the eight (8) hour “Crime Free Rental Housing” seminar conducted by the Orland Park Police Department.

• To schedule this seminar call the Crime Free Rental Housing Coordinator at 708-403-6178. • A rental application must be completed by the Tenant in the presence of the Owner or Agent. • All tenants of the rental unit, age 18 years or older, must sign the Crime Free Lease Addendum. • Failure to comply with required registration/ inspection could result in fines of up to $1000 per day.

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