Highland Park — Title XVII Ch. 174 Property Maintenance and Housing Code § 174.106
Repairs to buildings
Operative Text
Whenever any dwellings or any building, structure, excavation, business pursuit, matter or thing, in or about a dwelling, or the lot on which it is situated, or the plumbing, sewerage, drainage, light or ventilation thereof, is in the opinion of the Building Official in a condition or in effect dangerous or detrimental to life or health, the Building Official may declare that the same, to the extent they may specify, is a public nuisance, and may order the same to be removed, abated, suspended, altered or otherwise improved or purified as the order may specify. In addition to the above powers, the Building Official may also order or cause any dwelling or excavation, building, structure, sewer, plumbing pipe, passage, premises, ground, matter or thing, in or about a dwelling, or the lot on which it is situated, to be purified, cleansed, disinfected, removed, altered, repaired, or improved. If any order of the Building Official issued under the authority of the provisions of this Section is not complied with, or so far complied with as the Building Official may regard as reasonable, within five days after the service of notice, or within such shorter time as they may designate, then such order may be executed by said Building Official through their officers.
Under Highland Park Title XVII Ch. 174 § 174.106, the Building Official holds authority to declare a dwelling, structure, or related feature a public nuisance when it is judged dangerous or detrimental to life or health. The official may then order the responsible party to remove, repair, alter, or otherwise remedy the hazardous condition. If the order is not sufficiently complied with within five days of notice—or a shorter period the official designates—the Building Official may carry out the required work directly through city officers.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Highland Park Title XVII Ch. 174 § 174.106 gives the Building Official broad authority to issue remediation orders covering a property's structure, plumbing, sewerage, drainage, lighting, and ventilation. Operators who maintain properties in good repair and respond promptly to any official notices generally avoid the scenario where the city steps in to execute the work on its own. Keeping documentation of maintenance activities and responding to any notice of violation within the five-day compliance window—or whatever shorter period is specified—reflects the kind of diligence this provision contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 174.106 of Highland Park's Property Maintenance and Housing Code establishes that tenants living in conditions dangerous or detrimental to life or health may have grounds to request that the Building Official inspect and declare a nuisance, triggering a formal repair order. If a landlord fails to comply with such an order within the timeframe set by the Building Official, the city itself has authority to carry out the remediation. Tenants who believe their dwelling falls under this provision may consider contacting the Highland Park Building Department to request an inspection, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available.
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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