Bartonville — Ch. 18 Art. III Unfit Dwellings § 18-49
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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Unfit dwelling means any dwelling designated as unfit for habitation, including, but not limited to, any house, apartment, roominghouse or garage, that, in the judgment of the authority designated by the Village Board, has any of the following defects or conditions, creating a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the occupants or the public: (1) The dwelling is damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe or vermin, rodent or insect infested. (2) The dwelling lacks provision for basic illumination, ventilation, or sanitation facilities. (3) The general condition of the dwelling is unsanitary, unsafe, or unhealthy.
Section 18-49 of Bartonville's Ch. 18 Art. III establishes the foundational definition of an 'unfit dwelling' used throughout the Unfit Dwellings article. A dwelling may be classified as unfit when a Village Board-designated authority determines it is damaged, decayed, dilapidated, vermin-infested, or lacks basic illumination, ventilation, or sanitation. This definition applies to a broad range of residential structures, including houses, apartments, rooming houses, and garages, and is triggered when conditions pose a hazard to occupants or the general public.
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Under § 18-49, the Village Board's designated authority holds the power to classify a property as an 'unfit dwelling' based on conditions such as decay, infestation, or the absence of basic illumination, ventilation, or sanitation. Compliant property operators generally maintain their units free of structural deterioration, pest infestations, and sanitation deficiencies to avoid falling within this definition. Staying ahead of routine inspections and promptly addressing maintenance issues are practices commonly associated with properties that remain outside the scope of this article's enforcement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-49 defines the threshold conditions—such as infestation, decay, or lack of basic sanitation and ventilation—that can cause a dwelling to be officially classified as 'unfit' under Bartonville's Ch. 18 Art. III. Tenants who believe their home meets one or more of these conditions may consider contacting the Village Board or its designated authority to request an inspection or formal assessment. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this definition connects to broader enforcement and remediation processes available under the article.
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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