Bartonville — Ch. 18 Art. III Unfit Dwellings § 18-50
Unfit dwellings prohibited
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No person shall maintain or occupy, or permit to be maintained or occupied, an unfit dwelling within the Village.
Section 18-50 of Bartonville's Chapter 18, Article III establishes a blanket prohibition on unfit dwellings within the Village. No one — whether an owner, occupant, or any other party — may maintain, occupy, or allow an unfit dwelling to exist on their property. The rule applies to both the physical upkeep of a dwelling and its use as a place of habitation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-50, property owners and managers in Bartonville are generally expected to keep all residential dwellings in a condition that meets the Village's fitness standards. Compliant operators routinely inspect their properties, address maintenance deficiencies promptly, and ensure that no unit is rented or occupied while in an unfit condition. Permitting a tenant to occupy a dwelling that falls below those standards can itself constitute a violation of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-50 gives tenants in Bartonville a basis to raise concerns when a dwelling they occupy may be considered unfit under Village standards. Tenants generally have the option of reporting suspected violations to the appropriate Village enforcement authority, documenting conditions, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local housing codes. The prohibition in § 18-50 applies to anyone who permits an unfit dwelling to be occupied, which may be relevant if a tenant needs to assert their housing rights.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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