Bartonville — Ch. 18 Art. III Unfit Dwellings § 18-54
Rescission of designation as unfit dwelling
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The Enforcement Authority shall rescind the designation of a dwelling as unfit for habitation and remove the placard when the defects or conditions upon which the designation was based have been repaired or eliminated, and the dwelling deemed by the Enforcement Authority to no longer be a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the occupants or the public.
Under Bartonville Ch. 18 Art. III § 18-54, a dwelling that has been officially designated as unfit for habitation does not carry that label permanently. Once the specific defects or hazardous conditions that triggered the designation have been fully repaired or eliminated, the Enforcement Authority is required to lift the designation and remove the posted placard. The dwelling must also be determined by the Enforcement Authority to no longer pose a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of occupants or the general public before the rescission takes effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-54, property owners who have received an unfit-dwelling designation generally work to correct every defect or condition that was cited as the basis for that designation. Compliant operators typically document completed repairs thoroughly and request a re-inspection by the Enforcement Authority to demonstrate that the hazardous conditions have been eliminated. Once the Enforcement Authority confirms the dwelling is no longer a health, safety, or welfare hazard, the designation and placard are formally removed, allowing the property to return to lawful occupancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-54 establishes that an unfit-dwelling placard must be removed once the underlying hazards are resolved and the Enforcement Authority makes a formal determination that the property is safe. Tenants can monitor whether a rescission has been officially issued by the Enforcement Authority, since the placard's removal should follow a documented finding — not simply a landlord's claim that repairs are done. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bartonville's Ch. 18 Art. III process can help occupants understand what a proper rescission looks like and what options exist if a placard is removed without an official determination.
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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