Lease Without License In Chicago
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Landlords want to ensure that you can comfortably afford the rent for your apartment. In Chicago, they typically require monthly gross income to be at least 3 to 3.5 times the monthly rent. For example, if the monthly rent is $2,000, monthly gross income should exceed $6,000.
A Leasing Agent must have a Real Estate Broker or Managing Broker sponsor them as a licensee before engaging in any residential leasing activities. This 15- hour training course contains information on The License Act of 2000, Fair Housing/Owner Tenant Relationships, and Agency/Contracts.
A license is required for all rental residential properties. It is unlawful for a person to occupy a residential rental property that is not licensed. Licenses are not transferable when a property is sold. A new property owner has 30 days from the date of closing to apply for a new rental license.
Be a minimum of 18 years old. Passed a 4-year high school course or equivalent course that has been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. Complete 15 hours of leasing agent classes. Pass the Illinois leasing agent exam.
While Illinois does not have a state-wide rental license requirement, certain counties do. For example, Cook County requires landlords that own buildings (including iniums) with four or more units to have a rental license.
Be a minimum of 18 years old. Passed a 4-year high school course or equivalent course that has been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. Complete 15 hours of leasing agent classes. Pass the Illinois leasing agent exam.
4th 744, 758-759.) A key characteristic that distinguishes a lease from a license is that a lease grants a right to exclusive possession of property against all others, including the landowner, whereas a license does not.
Anyone who assists landlords by showing rental properties, discussing lease terms, and completing lease agreements must hold a Residential Leasing Agent License in Illinois. This license is specifically for those who focus solely on rental activities and do not engage in buying or selling properties.
