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Bellevue — Ch. 8 Buildings, Housing, and Construction § 8-243

Authority of village to ensure property maintenance

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
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Operative Text

Bellevue — Ch. 8 Buildings, Housing, and Construction § 8-243
The village is authorized to perform or provide for performance of property maintenance activities to abate a nuisance caused by a vacant building, including the following: (1)
Cutting and removal of neglected weeds, grass, trees and bushes as authorized by this Code and 65 ILCS 5/11-20-7;
(2) Pest control activities as authorized by 65 ILCS 5/11-20-8;
(3) Removal of infected trees as authorized by this Code and 65 ILCS 5/11-20-12;
(4) Removal of garbage, debris and graffiti as authorized by this Code and 65 ILCS 5/11-20-13; and
(5) Removal, securing and enclosing of abandoned residential properties as authorized by 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1.01.
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Plain English

Under Bellevue § 8-243, the village government holds explicit authority to step in and perform a range of maintenance activities on vacant properties that have become a nuisance. These activities include cutting overgrown vegetation, conducting pest control, removing infected trees, clearing garbage and graffiti, and securing or enclosing abandoned residential properties. The provision draws its authority from both the local municipal code and several sections of Illinois state law (65 ILCS 5/11-20-7 through 5/11-31-1.01).

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Owners of vacant properties in Bellevue should be aware that § 8-243 empowers the village to intervene directly when a vacant building creates a nuisance condition. Compliant operators generally keep vacant properties free of overgrown vegetation, pest infestations, infected trees, accumulated garbage, graffiti, and unsecured entry points to avoid triggering the village's authority to act. When the village performs maintenance under this provision, associated costs are typically recoverable from the property owner, making proactive upkeep a practical priority.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

For tenants or neighbors affected by a nuisance caused by a vacant building, § 8-243 establishes that the village itself has the authority to address conditions such as overgrown vegetation, pests, debris, graffiti, and unsecured structures. Individuals who observe such conditions at a nearby vacant property may report them to the village, which can then exercise its maintenance authority under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing advocacy groups can help explain how this provision interacts with other protections that may apply to a given situation.

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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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

65 ILCS 5
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 8-116
IL Muni § 8-117
IL Muni § 8-244
IL Muni § 8-245
IL Muni § 8-244

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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