Park Forest — Ch. 18 Art. III Housing § 18-321
Report by village manager
Operative Text
It shall be the responsibility of the village manager to report to the president and board of trustees the locations of all parcels of real estate located within the village improved with a dwelling unit where: (1) The premises are unoccupied for a period in excess of 30 days and are in a serious state of disrepair; (2) Foreclosure has occurred and the property is available for purchase; (3) Serious violations of this chapter exist; or (4) The premises are unoccupied and there is evidence that illegal entry or vandalism has occurred or is likely to occur.
Park Forest Village Code § 18-321 establishes a reporting duty for the village manager, requiring that the president and board of trustees be informed about specific problem properties within the village. The triggering conditions include dwellings that have been vacant for more than 30 days and are seriously deteriorated, properties that have gone through foreclosure and are on the market, properties with serious code violations, and vacant properties showing signs of illegal entry or vandalism. This provision is a governmental oversight mechanism designed to keep elected officials aware of housing conditions that may require intervention.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-321, property owners should be aware that the village manager is obligated to flag their properties to the board of trustees if certain conditions are present, such as extended vacancy combined with serious disrepair, foreclosure status, significant code violations, or evidence of unauthorized entry. Compliant operators generally keep their properties maintained, secured, and occupied to avoid falling into the categories that trigger this reporting requirement. Staying current on code compliance and promptly addressing vacancy-related security concerns are practices consistent with avoiding scrutiny under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-321 creates a formal channel through which housing problems in Park Forest can reach the attention of elected officials, since the village manager is required to report qualifying properties to the president and board of trustees. Tenants who observe conditions such as serious disrepair, code violations, or signs of vandalism at their residence or nearby properties may find it useful to know that this reporting mechanism exists at the village level. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing offices can provide information about how residents can raise concerns that might fall under the conditions described in § 18-321.
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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