Bartonville — Ch. 18 Art. III Unfit Dwellings § 18-53
Evacuation of unfit dwelling
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If any dwelling that is designated as unfit for habitation is occupied, the Enforcement Authority shall order the dwelling to be vacated immediately, in an emergency situation, or within 24 hours, in a nonemergency situation, from the time of placarding. The order to vacate will be communicated to the occupants, both verbally and in writing.
Under Bartonville Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-53, when a dwelling has been officially designated as unfit for habitation and is still occupied, the Enforcement Authority is required to order it vacated. In an emergency, that order takes effect immediately; in a non-emergency, occupants must leave within 24 hours of the dwelling being placarded. The order must be delivered to occupants both verbally and in writing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Bartonville Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-53 places the evacuation mandate on the Enforcement Authority, but property owners and managers should be aware that once a dwelling is placarded as unfit, occupancy must cease on the Authority's timeline—immediately in emergencies or within 24 hours otherwise. Compliant operators generally maintain properties to avoid unfit designations in the first place and cooperate promptly with the Enforcement Authority when a placard is issued. Keeping records of inspections, repairs, and communications with tenants is a common practice among operators managing compliance with provisions like this one.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bartonville Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-53, if the dwelling you occupy is placarded as unfit for habitation, the Enforcement Authority is required to notify you both verbally and in writing and to order you to vacate—immediately in an emergency or within 24 hours in a non-emergency. Receiving such an order does not necessarily end your legal relationship with your landlord, and questions about relocation assistance, lease rights, or rent obligations may arise. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can be resources for understanding what options may be available after a vacate order is issued under this provision.
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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