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Rental Property Rules in Tinley Park, IL (2026)

2 verified rental property rules for Tinley Park, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Rental Registration

Tinley Park requires every residential rental unit, rooming house or rooming unit to carry a current residential rental license issued by the Village Clerk before an owner can rent it out. The license is a personal privilege, not property, and cannot be transferred to a new owner.

Tinley Park Rental Property License

Significant Restrictions

Tinley Park Village Code § 129F.02

No person, corporation or business entity of any kind or nature whatsoever, shall engage in the business of renting any dwelling unit to the public, or operating a rental dwelling or dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit, unless a valid and current residential rental license has been issued by the Village Clerk for the specific location.

Repairs & Habitability

Tinley Park adopts the International Property Maintenance Code and amends it to require landlords to heat rented dwelling units to at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit from September 1 through May 15. The same code chapter requires roofs, flashing, gutters and downspouts to be kept sound and free of leaks so interior walls stay dry. The Building Department enforces both standards under Village Code § 155.07(H).

Tinley Park Rental Heat and Roof Standards

Some Restrictions

Tinley Park Village Code § 155.07(H) (IPMC §§ 304.7, 602.3, as amended)

Section 304.7 Roofs and drainage. Amend as follows: The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. ... Section 602.3 Heat Supply. Amend as foll...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Tinley Park city rules.

Rental Property Rules in Cook County