Freeburg — Ch. 29 Property Maintenance Policy § 29-1-49
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH ORDER
Operative Text
(A) In case any violation order is not promptly complied with the Administrator may request the Village Board to direct the Village's legal representative to institute an appropriate action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to collect the penalties provided for in Section 29-1-63 (A). (B) Furthermore, subject to the provisions set forth in 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the Administrator may ask the Village Board to authorize the Village's legal representative to proceed at law or in equity against the person responsible for the violation for the purpose of ordering that person: (1) To restrain, correct or remove the violation or refrain from any further work at that structure(s); (2) To restrain or correct the erection, installation or alteration of the structure(s); (3) To require the removal of work in violation of any provision of this Code; or (4) To prevent the occupation or use of the structure or part thereof erected, constructed, installed or altered in violation of or not in compliance with the provisions of this Code or which is in violation of a plan or specification of which an approval, permit or certificate was issued by the Village.
Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-49 establishes what happens when a property owner or responsible party fails to promptly comply with a violation order issued under the property maintenance code. The Administrator has the authority to ask the Village Board to pursue legal action in court to collect penalties referenced in § 29-1-63(A), and may also seek equitable remedies such as halting work, requiring corrections, or preventing occupancy of a non-compliant structure. These legal proceedings are governed in part by Illinois state law under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-49, operators who receive a violation order are expected to address it promptly, as non-compliance can trigger a chain of escalating consequences. A compliant property manager typically responds to orders within the timeframe specified, documents corrective actions taken, and communicates with the Administrator to confirm resolution before legal referral occurs. Failure to act can result in the Village pursuing court-ordered remedies including work stoppages, mandatory removal of non-compliant construction, and prevention of occupancy, in addition to the monetary penalties outlined in § 29-1-63(A).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-49 gives the Village's Administrator tools to enforce compliance when a responsible party ignores a violation order, which can be relevant to tenants living in structures with unresolved code violations. Tenants may have an interest in knowing that the Village can seek court orders preventing occupancy or use of a non-compliant structure, as well as penalties under § 29-1-63(A). Those affected by property maintenance issues may wish to contact the Village Administrator's office directly, consult a tenant-rights organization, or review the broader provisions of Ch. 29 to understand available enforcement paths.
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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