Davis Junction — Ch. 26 Art. III Vacant Building and Property Regulations § 26-211
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Within 60 days after the effective date of this article, a Village of Davis Junction Trustee shall evaluate all buildings in the village he believes to be unoccupied on the effective date of this article and make a determination for each as to whether the building is a "vacant building" within the meaning of section 26-210 of this article. A Village of Davis Junction Trustee may determine that a building which meets any of the criteria set forth in this section is not to be regulated under this article for a stated period, if upon consideration of reliable, substantiated and sufficient evidence, he or she determines that regulation of the building under this article would not serve the public health, welfare, and safety and makes written findings in support of his decision. The determination shall be in writing and shall state the factual basis for the determination. For buildings a Village of Davis Junction Trustee determines to be "vacant buildings", notice of the determination will be sent to the last taxpayer of record listed on the most recent Ogle County tax roll. The notice of determination shall be sent first class United States mail. Failure of delivery shall not excuse a person from complying with this article. A Village of Davis Junction Trustee may personally serve or cause personal service of the notice of determination. Any person making such service shall execute an affidavit attesting to the facts of service. A Village of Davis Junction Trustee shall maintain a record of such mailing for each notice of determination sent. The notice shall specify a date and time on which the owner shall allow for a code compliance inspection of the interior of the vacant building to determine the extent of compliance with village property, building codes, health, fire, water and sewer codes. The owner shall pay the $500.00 inspection fee to the village within 30 days of the inspection. An unpaid fee shall be a lien upon the premises. The notice shall contain a statement of the obligations of the owner of a building determined to be a vacant building, a copy of the registration form the owner is required to file pursuant to section 26-213 of this article, and a notice of the owner's right to appeal the Village of Davis Junction Trustee's determination.
Under Davis Junction Ch. 26 Art. III § 26-211, a Village Trustee is required to evaluate buildings believed to be unoccupied and issue a written determination about whether each qualifies as a 'vacant building' under § 26-210. When a building is classified as vacant, the owner of record receives written notice by first-class mail and must allow a code compliance inspection of the building's interior. A $500.00 inspection fee is due to the village within 30 days of that inspection, and any unpaid fee becomes a lien on the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Davis Junction should be aware that under § 26-211, a Village Trustee may classify an unoccupied building as a 'vacant building' and send notice to the last taxpayer of record on the Ogle County tax roll. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any notice of determination, schedule the required code compliance inspection, and remit the $500.00 inspection fee within the 30-day window to avoid a lien on the premises. The notice will also include registration obligations under § 26-213 and information about the owner's right to appeal the Trustee's determination, both of which operators typically address in a timely manner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 26-211 primarily governs the Village of Davis Junction's process for identifying and notifying owners of vacant buildings, occupants or interested parties should understand that a Trustee's written determination triggers formal oversight of a property's compliance with village property, building, health, fire, water, and sewer codes. Individuals who believe a vacant building determination affects their housing situation may review the written findings, which must state the factual basis for the decision, and consult the appeal process referenced in the notice. Tenant-rights organizations or local legal aid resources can help individuals understand how the vacant building classification process under § 26-211 may intersect with 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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