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Joliet — Ch. 8 Art. VII Property Maintenance Code § 8-341

Lien for cutting of weeds by city: Person entitled to lien; notice; contents

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Operative Text

Joliet — Ch. 8 Art. VII Property Maintenance Code § 8-341
(a) The municipality's removal cost under this section may a lien upon the underlying parcel in accordance with 65 ILCS 5/11-20-15.
(b) In addition to the foregoing remedies, the City of Joliet may institute any proceedings necessary in any court of law in order to recover, from the owner of any lands upon which the City of Joliet has authorized the cutting of weeds, all sums expended by the City of Joliet in maintaining the property in a manner in compliance with the ordinances of the City of Joliet.
(c) In addition to all other remedies, any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with any provision of this division shall be subject to the penalties as provided in section 1-8 of this Code for each offense.
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Plain English

Joliet's Property Maintenance Code § 8-341 establishes multiple enforcement tools the city can use when it steps in to cut weeds on private property. The city may place a lien on the parcel for the cost of that work, sue the property owner in court to recover those expenses, and separately pursue fines for each violation of the weed-cutting rules. These remedies can be pursued together, not just as alternatives to one another.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 8-341, property owners in Joliet who fail to maintain their land in compliance with the weed-cutting ordinance risk a combination of financial consequences: a lien recorded against the property itself, a civil lawsuit to recover the city's out-of-pocket removal costs, and per-offense penalties as set out in § 1-8 of the Joliet City Code. Operators who stay current with vegetation maintenance generally avoid triggering the city's authority to act and bill for the work. Keeping records of routine property upkeep can help demonstrate ongoing compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

While § 8-341 primarily addresses the city's remedies against property owners, tenants living on or near neglected parcels may find it relevant to know that the city has authority to intervene when weed maintenance is not performed. If overgrown vegetation on a rental property is creating a habitability or safety concern, tenants can report the condition to the City of Joliet's code enforcement office, which administers this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how local property maintenance standards may intersect with broader housing rights.

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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Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

65 ILCS 5
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IL Muni § 1-8
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 8-351

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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