Gilberts — Title 9 Ch. 6 Art. A Dangerous, Unsafe Structures § 9-6A-2
Action by village
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A. Authorized Action . The village board may demolish, repair, or cause the demolition or repair, of any dangerous and unsafe structure within the territory of the village. B. Procedure . The village board shall apply to the circuit court for an order authorizing the action described in subsection A of this section with respect to any such dangerous and unsafe structure if the owner or owners thereof, including the lien holders of record, after at least 15 days' written notice by mail to do so, have failed to commence proceedings to put such building in a safe condition or to demolish it. It is not a defense to such cause of action that the structure is boarded up or otherwise enclosed. Where, upon diligent search, the identity or whereabouts of the owner or owners of any such structure, including the lien holders of record, are not ascertainable, notice mailed to the person or persons in whose name such real estate was last assessed for taxes, as shown by the county collector's books, and the posting of such notice upon the premises sought to be demolished or repaired constitute sufficient notice under this article.
Under Gilberts Title 9 Ch. 6 Art. A § 9-6A-2, the village board has the authority to demolish or repair structures it has determined to be dangerous or unsafe. Before taking such action, the village must generally provide at least 15 days' written notice by mail to the property owner and any lien holders of record, giving them an opportunity to address the condition themselves. If the owner cannot be located after a diligent search, notice mailed to the last assessed taxpayer of record and posted on the property is considered legally sufficient. The village must then seek a circuit court order before proceeding with demolition or repair.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and lien holders subject to Gilberts Title 9 Ch. 6 Art. A § 9-6A-2 should be aware that the village board can initiate court-authorized demolition or repair of structures it deems dangerous or unsafe. A compliant property owner who receives a written notice of violation typically begins documented remediation or demolition proceedings within the 15-day notice window to avoid village-initiated action. Keeping ownership records and contact information current with the county assessor's office helps ensure that any required notices are actually received, since the provision allows for alternative notice methods when an owner cannot be located.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in or near structures that may be affected by Gilberts Title 9 Ch. 6 Art. A § 9-6A-2 should know that this provision gives the village board a formal process for addressing buildings deemed dangerous or unsafe. If a structure is subject to village action under this article, tenants may wish to contact the Village of Gilberts directly to understand the status of any proceedings and what it may mean for occupancy. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand how municipal dangerous-structure proceedings may intersect with their housing rights and any available remedies.
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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