Bartonville — Ch. 18 Art. III Unfit Dwellings § 18-55
Review of unfit dwelling designation
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Unless the designation of a dwelling as unfit for habitation has already been rescinded, a review will be conducted by the Village Chief of Police, or any other Enforcement Authority designated in this Article or designated by the Chief of Police, within 14 days of the designation of an unfit dwelling, to determine if the designation may be rescinded and the placard removed.
Under Bartonville Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-55, once a dwelling is officially designated as unfit for habitation, a mandatory review process is triggered. Within 14 days of that designation, the Village Chief of Police or another authorized Enforcement Authority must evaluate whether the conditions that led to the designation have been resolved. If the review finds the issues corrected, the designation can be rescinded and the posted placard removed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-55, property owners whose dwellings have been designated unfit for habitation should be aware that a review will automatically occur within 14 days of that designation. Operators who promptly address the conditions cited as the basis for the unfit designation are generally in the best position when the Village Chief of Police or designated Enforcement Authority conducts that review. Maintaining documentation of repairs and remediation efforts is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance at the time of review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-55 of Bartonville's Ch. 18 Art. III establishes that tenants living in a dwelling designated as unfit for habitation have a built-in protection: a review must take place within 14 days to assess whether that designation should remain in effect. If the designation is not rescinded, the placard stays posted, which can serve as an official record of the dwelling's condition. Tenants who have concerns about the review process or the status of a designation may consider reaching out to the Village's Enforcement Authority or a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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