Freeburg — Ch. 29 Property Maintenance Policy § 29-1-53
SALE OF STRUCTURE AND MATERIALS
Operative Text
When any structure has been razed and removed, the Village Board, or its designated officer under a contract or arrangement for removal, may sell the salvageable and valuable materials at the highest price obtainable. The net proceeds of such a sale, after deducting the expenses of the razing and removal, shall be promptly remitted to the Village Clerk with a report of a sale transaction, including the items and the amount deducted for the benefit of any person, firm or corporation entitled to reimbursement for the expenses. The report to be submitted shall so state if there are no sale proceeds remaining to be remitted.
Under Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-53, when a structure has been demolished and removed, the Village Board or its designated officer is authorized to sell any salvageable materials at the best price available. After deducting the costs of demolition and removal, any remaining net proceeds must be promptly turned over to the Village Clerk along with a detailed report of the sale. If no proceeds remain after expenses, the report must still be submitted and must explicitly note that fact.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Freeburg should be aware that under Ch. 29 § 29-1-53, if the Village razes and removes a structure, the Village Board or its designee has the authority to sell salvageable materials from that structure. Any net proceeds—after demolition and removal costs are deducted—are remitted to the Village Clerk, and a compliant operator generally keeps records of any reimbursable expenses they may be entitled to claim. Operators who believe they have a financial interest in the proceeds should be prepared to document their entitlement and monitor the required sale report submitted to the Village Clerk.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants should understand that Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-53 governs what happens to materials and proceeds when a structure is demolished and removed by the Village. While this provision primarily addresses the Village's financial accounting obligations, any person or entity entitled to reimbursement for expenses may have a right to receive funds from the net proceeds. Those who believe they have a financial interest in such proceeds may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal professional to understand what documentation or claims process may apply.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation