Park Forest — Ch. 18 Art. III Housing § 18-323
Rehabilitation after acquisition
Operative Text
(a) Rehabilitation plan. Within 30 days after the acquisition of legal title under this division, the village manager shall develop a plan for the rehabilitation of the dwelling unit so that such unit shall be in compliance with all requirements of applicable sections of this Code. Such plan shall itemize all required improvements as of the date of the plan and the estimated costs therefor. (b) Rehabilitation by responsible bidder or village administration. Upon completion of the plan for rehabilitation, the property may be sold to any responsible bidder as defined in subsection 18-324 (e). If no responsible bidder is interested in such property, the village administration shall commence to make the improvements necessary for rehabilitation in accordance with its rules and regulations pertaining to all such work. Upon completion of the improvements for rehabilita-tion, the sale or lease of such parcel of real estate shall proceed in accordance with the procedures outlined in section 18-324 .
Under Park Forest Ch. 18 Art. III Housing § 18-323, when the village acquires legal title to a dwelling unit through this division, the village manager must produce a rehabilitation plan within 30 days. That plan must list every required improvement and its estimated cost as of the plan's date. Once the plan is complete, the property can be sold to a qualified bidder or, if no such bidder comes forward, the village itself carries out the necessary rehabilitation work before proceeding with sale or lease under § 18-324.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating near or involved in village-acquired properties should be aware that § 18-323 establishes a structured rehabilitation and disposition process. Operators interested in acquiring such a property would generally review the rehabilitation plan, confirm they meet the 'responsible bidder' criteria defined in § 18-324(e), and be prepared to bring the unit into full code compliance. Understanding the timeline and cost estimates itemized in the plan helps prospective buyers assess the scope of work required before acquisition.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in or seeking housing in units that have come under village ownership through this division should know that § 18-323 requires the village to plan and, if necessary, carry out rehabilitation to bring those units into code compliance. This process is designed to ensure that any dwelling unit sold or leased after acquisition meets applicable housing standards. Tenants with questions about the status of a specific property or their rights during this process may find it helpful to contact the Park Forest village administration directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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