Bolingbrook — Ch. 26 Housing Standards and Property Maintenance § 26-87
Maintenance requirements
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(a) Properties subject to this article shall be kept free of weeds, overgrown brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, any accumulation of newspaper circulars, flyers, notices, except those required by federal, state or local law, discarded personal items, including, but not limited to, furniture, clothing, large and small appliances, printed material, or any other items that give the appearance that the property is abandoned. (b) Registrable property shall be maintained free of graffiti or similar markings by removal or painting over with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of the exterior structure. (c) Front, side, and rear yards, including landscaping, of registrable property shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable codes at the time registration is required. (d) Registrable yard maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark or artificial turf or sod. Acceptable maintenance of yards or landscape shall not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt or similar material. (e) Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, watering, irrigation, cutting and mowing of required ground cover or landscape and removal of all trimmings. (f) Pools and spas shall be maintained so the water remains free and clear of pollutants and debris and shall comply with the regulations set forth in the applicable codes. (g) Failure of the mortgagee, owner, and transferees to properly maintain the property as required by this article may result in a violation of the applicable codes and issuance of a citation or notice of violation in accordance with the applicable code of the village. Pursuant to a finding and determination by a court of competent jurisdiction, the village may take the necessary action to ensure compliance with this section. (h) In addition to the above, the property is required to be maintained in accordance with the applicable codes of the village.
Bolingbrook Ch. 26 § 26-87 establishes a broad set of exterior maintenance standards for registrable properties in the village. Covered properties must be kept clear of weeds, debris, trash, discarded items, and anything that suggests abandonment, while yards must be actively maintained with appropriate ground cover and landscaping. Graffiti must be removed or painted over, and pools or spas must be kept clean and free of pollutants. Failure to meet these standards can result in a citation or notice of violation, and the village may seek court-ordered compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of registrable properties under Ch. 26 § 26-87 generally maintain a routine schedule for mowing, watering, trimming, and debris removal to keep all yards—front, side, and rear—in compliance with village codes. Graffiti should be addressed promptly by removal or repainting with a matching exterior-grade paint, and any pools or spas on the property should be monitored regularly to keep water clean and compliant. Accumulations of discarded furniture, appliances, printed materials, or similar items that could signal abandonment are among the conditions that can trigger a citation or notice of violation under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties subject to Bolingbrook Ch. 26 § 26-87 may have an interest in knowing that the exterior of their building and yard is required to meet specific maintenance standards, including freedom from debris, overgrowth, graffiti, and pool hazards. If conditions on the property appear to fall short of these standards—such as uncut vegetation, accumulated junk, or a neglected pool—residents can document the conditions and consider contacting the village to report a potential code violation. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 26-87 might relate to broader habitability or code-enforcement 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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