Bartonville — Ch. 18 Art. III Unfit Dwellings § 18-51
Enforcement authority
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The following authorities shall have authority to carry out the provisions of this Chapter: (1) The Chief of Police, the Deputy Chief of Police, or any other officer of the Village Police Department designated by the Chief of Police; (2) The Victim/Senior Advocate employed by the Police Department; and (3) The Village Ordinance Enforcement Inspector.
Bartonville Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-51 designates three categories of officials who are authorized to enforce the village's unfit dwellings regulations: the Chief of Police (or a designated officer from the Village Police Department), the Victim/Senior Advocate employed by the Police Department, and the Village Ordinance Enforcement Inspector. The provision distributes enforcement responsibility across both law enforcement and ordinance inspection personnel. No single office holds exclusive authority; all three may act under the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bartonville Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-51, property owners and managers should be aware that enforcement of the unfit dwellings chapter can come from multiple village officials, not just a single inspector. Compliant operators generally cooperate with the Village Ordinance Enforcement Inspector, the Village Police Department, and the Victim/Senior Advocate when any of these officials conduct inspections or issue notices. Recognizing the breadth of enforcement authority helps operators respond appropriately to contacts from any of these designated parties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bartonville Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-51 establishes that tenants living in potentially unfit dwellings may seek assistance or report concerns to more than one village authority, including the Village Police Department, the Victim/Senior Advocate, or the Village Ordinance Enforcement Inspector. The inclusion of a Victim/Senior Advocate as an enforcement authority may be particularly relevant for vulnerable residents seeking support alongside code enforcement. Tenants who believe a dwelling violates the chapter's standards can contact any of these designated officials or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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