Sauk Village — Ch. 18 Art. XIX Registration of Defaulted Mortgage and Vacant Properties § 18-1141
Opposing, obstructing enforcement officer; penalty
Operative Text
Whoever opposes obstructs or resists any enforcement officer or any person authorized by the enforcement office in the discharge of duties as provided in this chapter shall be punishable as provided in the applicable code(s) or a court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 18-1141 of Sauk Village's Chapter 18, Article XIX makes it a punishable offense to oppose, obstruct, or resist an enforcement officer—or anyone else authorized by the enforcement office—while that person is carrying out duties related to the registration of defaulted mortgage and vacant properties. The penalty is determined by reference to applicable codes or by a court of competent jurisdiction. This provision is designed to protect the integrity of property inspections and enforcement activities under the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-1141, property owners and managers are expected to cooperate fully when enforcement officers or their authorized representatives conduct inspections or carry out other duties related to vacant or defaulted-mortgage property registration. Compliant operators typically ensure that access is not impeded and that any authorized personnel are met without interference. Obstruction or resistance can result in penalties as determined by applicable codes or a court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-1141 applies broadly to anyone who might interfere with an enforcement officer acting under this chapter, which can include occupants of properties subject to vacant or defaulted-mortgage registration requirements. Tenants should be aware that obstructing or resisting an authorized enforcement officer during an inspection or official duty may expose them to penalties under applicable codes. Those with questions about their rights during an enforcement visit may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service 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.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.