Calumet Park CHAPTER 119: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE REGULATIONS § 119.33
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(A) If the enforcement officer has reason to believe that a property subject to the provisions of this subchapter is posing a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, the code enforcement officer may temporarily secure the property at the expense of the owner, and may bring the violations before the code enforcement Mayor and Board of Trustees or special magistrate as soon as possible to address the conditions of the property. Nothing herein shall limit the village from abating any nuisance or unsafe condition by any other legal means available to it. (B) The Sheriff, code enforcement Mayor and Board of Trustees or special magistrate shall have the authority to require the owner affected by this section, to implement additional measures including, but not limited to, securing any and all doors, windows or other openings, employment of an on-site security guard or other measures as may be reasonably required to help prevent further decline of the property. (C) If there is a finding that the condition of the property is posing a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, then the Sheriff, code enforcement Mayor and Board of Trustees or special magistrate may direct the village to abate the violations and charge the owner with the cost of the abatement. (D) If the owner does not reimburse the village for the cost of temporarily securing the property, or of any abatement directed by the Sheriff, code enforcement officer, code enforcement Mayor and Board of Trustees or special magistrate, within 30 days of the village sending the owner the invoice then the village may lien the property with such cost, along with an administrative fee as determined in the village's fee ordinance to recover the administrative personnel services. In addition to filing a lien the village may pursue financial penalties against the owner. (E) The village may contract with an entity to implement this chapter, and, if so, any reference to the enforcement officer herein shall include the entity the village contract with for that purpose. (Ord. 18-1207, passed 9-13-2018)
Calumet Park § 119.33 grants local enforcement authorities broad emergency powers when a rental property poses a serious threat to public health, safety, or welfare. Officials may temporarily secure the property, order additional protective measures such as boarding up openings or hiring on-site security, and direct the village to abate dangerous conditions—all at the property owner's expense. If the owner does not reimburse the village within 30 days of receiving an invoice, the village may place a lien on the property and pursue additional financial penalties. The village may also contract with a third-party entity to carry out these enforcement functions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Calumet Park § 119.33, property owners bear the financial responsibility for any emergency securing or abatement actions the village undertakes when a property is deemed a serious public health or safety threat. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that avoids triggering these emergency powers, respond promptly to any invoices the village issues for remediation costs, and cooperate with directives from the Sheriff, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, or a special magistrate regarding additional protective measures. Failure to reimburse the village within the 30-day window specified in § 119.33(D) can result in a property lien and further financial penalties, so timely payment and proactive property maintenance are hallmarks of responsible ownership under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Calumet Park § 119.33 is designed to protect occupants and the broader public by giving local authorities the power to act quickly when a rental property presents a serious health or safety threat. If tenants believe their building poses such a threat, they may report conditions to the village's code enforcement office, which can trigger the emergency powers described in this section, including property securing, abatement, and mandatory corrective measures imposed on the owner. Tenants facing unsafe conditions may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what additional remedies or defenses may be available under Calumet Park's residential rental regulations.
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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