Freeburg — Ch. 29 Property Maintenance Policy § 29-1-51
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(A) The order from the Village Board shall specify a time in which the owner shall comply therewith and specify repairs, if any, to be made. It shall be served on the owner of record, or an agent where an agent is in charge of the building and upon the holder of any encumbrance of record in the manner provided for service of a summons by a court of record. If the owner or a holder of the encumbrance of record cannot be found, the order may be served by posting it on the main entrance of the building and by publishing it once each week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within the Village. (B) An extension of time to comply with an order of repair or demolition issued by the Village Board may be requested by the owner from the Village Board by filing the requests with the Village Clerk within five days of receipt by the owner of the notice of repair or demolition.
Under Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-51, when the Village Board issues a property maintenance order, it must state a compliance deadline and describe any required repairs. The order must be formally served on the property owner of record, any encumbrance holders, or their agents; if those parties cannot be located, service may be completed by posting the order at the building's main entrance and publishing it in a local newspaper for three consecutive weeks. Owners who receive a repair or demolition order also have the option to request additional time to comply by submitting a written request to the Village Clerk within five days of receiving the notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a Village Board order under Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-51 should be aware that the order will specify both a compliance deadline and the exact repairs required. Compliant operators typically ensure their contact information and agent designations are current with the Village so that formal service is received promptly. If more time is needed to complete required repairs or address a demolition order, operators generally file a written extension request with the Village Clerk within the five-day window specified in § 29-1-51(B).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-51 establishes that Village Board repair and demolition orders must include a defined timeline and description of required work, giving tenants a basis for understanding what corrections a landlord has been directed to make and by when. If a landlord has been served with such an order, tenants may inquire with the Village Clerk's office to learn whether an extension request has been filed, which could affect the compliance schedule. Tenants who believe a property maintenance order is not being followed may consider contacting the Village Board directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring other general enforcement paths available under Freeburg's property maintenance framework.
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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