Franklin Park — Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-6
Obligation to register vacant building
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(a) Except as provided in this chapter, whenever any building in the village is vacant or the owner of a building who knows, or from all the facts and circumstances should know, that their building is or has become a vacant building, or the owner of a building, which the building official determines at any time to be a vacant building, or the owner of a building whose appeal from the building official's determination has been denied shall register such building as a vacant building and submit a vacant building plan within thirty (30) days after either the date of the building official's notice of determination or occurrence of the facts that would cause a reasonable person to believe that the building was a vacant building, or denial of the appeal, whichever is applicable. (b) Registration does not exonerate the owner from compliance with all applicable village code requirements, including this chapter, nor does it preclude any of the actions the village is authorized to take pursuant to this chapter or elsewhere in this code. Registration shall be deemed as prima facie proof of the statements therein contained in any administrative enforcement proceeding or court proceeding instituted by the village against the owner of a building.
Franklin Park Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-6 establishes that building owners must register a vacant structure with the village and submit a vacant building plan within 30 days of becoming aware—or reasonably being expected to be aware—that the building is vacant, or within 30 days of a building official's determination or denial of an appeal. Completing registration does not shield an owner from other village code obligations or enforcement actions. Notably, the act of registering is treated as prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the registration in any subsequent administrative or court proceeding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Franklin Park Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-6, compliant property owners generally track the occupancy status of their buildings and submit both a registration and a vacant building plan within the 30-day window triggered by vacancy, official notice, or appeal denial. Operators should be aware that registration alone does not satisfy all village code requirements—ongoing compliance with the full municipal code remains expected. Because registration statements can be used as prima facie evidence against the owner in enforcement proceedings, property managers typically ensure that all information submitted is accurate and complete.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Franklin Park Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-6 creates a public obligation for building owners to register vacant structures, which can be relevant to tenants living near or affected by vacant properties in the village. If a neighboring or formerly occupied building appears to be unregistered and vacant, tenants and community members may contact the village building official to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand how this provision intersects with habitability concerns or displacement situations, and any enforcement actions taken by the village under this section are separate from—and do not replace—other protections tenants may have under village or state law.
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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