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East St. Louis, IL local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registration

In East St. Louis, a landlord needs an occupancy permit from the city before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 22-112). Code text: "Any person who occupies a dwelling within the city by written or oral purchase, rent, lease, sublease agreement or contract for sale of real estate shall obtain an occupancy permit prior to the sale, lease, rental or occupancy of such dwelling."

Verified Source: East St. Louis, IL Code of Ordinances § 22-112 · last checked 2026-10-16

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