Franklin Park — Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-13
Change of ownership
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The vacant building plan shall remain in effect notwithstanding a change in ownership. The new owner is required to file a new registration with the building official. The new registration shall be in the same form as the original registration, however, any remaining annual filing fee paid shall be prorated and credited to the new owner for such time remaining on the original registration.
Under Franklin Park Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-13, a vacant building plan does not expire or become void simply because a property changes hands. The new owner must file a fresh registration with the building official using the same form required for the original registration. Any unused portion of the annual filing fee already paid by the prior owner is prorated and credited to the new owner for the time remaining on the original registration period.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators acquiring a vacant property in Franklin Park should be aware that § 8-7-13 requires the new owner to file a new registration with the building official promptly after taking ownership. Compliant operators typically complete the same registration form used for the initial filing and account for any prorated fee credit carried over from the prior owner's payment. Maintaining continuity of the vacant building plan without interruption is a key compliance expectation under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Franklin Park § 8-7-13 establishes that a vacant building plan remains in force through a change of ownership, which means neighboring residents and affected parties can expect ongoing regulatory oversight of a vacant property even after it is sold. If a vacant building in your area appears to be operating without a current registration following a sale, that potential gap in compliance may be worth raising with the Franklin Park building official. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing advocates can help individuals understand how vacant property regulations interact with broader neighborhood and housing concerns.
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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