Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.05 § 21.05.170
Section 108.4.1 Amended; Placard Removal
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Section 108.4.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to read as follows: 108.4.1 Placard removal. The code official shall remove the condemnation placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. Any person who defaces or removes a condemnation placard without the approval of the code official shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to the penalties provided by Section 106.4. (Ord. 19349 §17; March 1, 2009).
Under Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.05 § 21.05.170 (Section 108.4.1), a condemnation placard posted on a property must remain in place until the code official formally determines that the underlying defects have been corrected and officially removes it. Only the code official has the authority to take down or authorize removal of such a placard. Any individual who defaces or removes the placard without that official approval commits a misdemeanor and faces the penalties set out in Section 106.4 of the same code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.05 § 21.05.170 generally address all cited defects that led to a condemnation action and then coordinate directly with the code official to arrange an inspection and secure formal approval before any placard is touched. Compliant operators document the corrective work thoroughly so the code official can verify that every deficiency has been resolved. Removing or defacing a placard without that official sign-off exposes an owner or their agents to misdemeanor liability and the penalties referenced in Section 106.4.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 21.05.170 of the Lincoln Municipal Code gives tenants a clear signal: a condemnation placard on a building is a formal government notice that must stay in place until the code official removes it, meaning the underlying hazards have not yet been officially cleared. If a placard disappears or appears to have been tampered with before any official inspection, tenants may report that concern to the Lincoln code enforcement office, as unauthorized removal is a misdemeanor under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in Nebraska can help residents understand what a condemnation order means for their housing situation and what options may be available to them.
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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