Park Forest — Ch. 18 Art. III Housing § 18-257
Condemnation of dwellings
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The designation of dwellings or dwelling units as unfit for human habitation and the procedure for the condemnation and placarding of such unfit dwellings or dwelling units shall be carried out in compliance with the following: (1) Any dwelling or dwelling unit that shall be found to have any of the following defects shall be condemned as unfit for human habitation and the owner so notified as provided for in this article, after which it shall be so designated and placarded by the administrative official: a. One that is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe or vermin infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. b. One that lacks illumination, ventilation or sanitation facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. c. One that, because of its general condition or location, is unsanitary or otherwise dangerous to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (2) Any dwelling or dwelling unit condemned as unfit for human habitation and so designated and placarded by the administrative official shall be vacated within a reasonable time as ordered by such official. (3) No dwelling or dwelling unit that has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is secured from and such placard is removed by the administrative official. Such official shall remove such placard whenever the defect upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based has been eliminated. (4) No person shall deface or remove the placard from any dwelling or dwelling unit that has been condemned as unfit for human habitation and placarded as such, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.
Park Forest Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-257 establishes the process by which dwellings or dwelling units can be officially condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation when they are found to be damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin-infested, or lacking adequate illumination, ventilation, or sanitation. Once condemned, occupants must vacate within a timeframe set by the administrative official, and the property cannot be reoccupied until the official issues written approval and removes the placard. Tampering with or removing a condemnation placard without official authorization is prohibited under this section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Park Forest Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-257, property owners who receive a condemnation notice are expected to promptly address the specific defects cited as the basis for the condemnation—such as structural decay, vermin infestation, or inadequate ventilation—before seeking reinspection. Compliant operators work with the administrative official to document that all cited defects have been corrected and obtain written approval before allowing any reoccupancy of a condemned unit. Owners should also ensure that no one removes or defaces the official placard, as that is a separate violation under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Park Forest Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-257 gives tenants important protections: if a dwelling is condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation, occupants are entitled to a reasonable period to vacate as ordered by the administrative official, and the unit cannot legally be re-rented until the official removes the placard and issues written approval. Tenants who believe their unit meets the conditions described in this section—such as serious hazards, vermin infestation, or inadequate sanitation—may consider contacting the Park Forest administrative official to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand their options, including whether a condemnation designation affects lease obligations or relocation 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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