Chicago Heights — Ch. 22 Housing, Dangerous Buildings and Structures § 22-14
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In addition to the other remedies provided for herein, the city may proceed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 24 , Sections 11-13-15, 11-31-1, or 11-31-2 of the Illinois Revised Statutes as amended, or may pursue any other remedy provided by law or equity.
Section 22-14 of Chicago Heights Ch. 22 establishes that the city retains a broad toolkit of enforcement options beyond those listed elsewhere in the Housing, Dangerous Buildings and Structures chapter. Specifically, it preserves the city's ability to invoke Illinois Revised Statutes Chapter 24, Sections 11-13-15, 11-31-1, or 11-31-2, which relate to municipal authority over dangerous or unsafe structures. The provision also keeps open any other remedy available under law or equity, meaning the city is not limited to a single enforcement path when addressing housing or building violations.
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Under § 22-14, property owners in Chicago Heights should be aware that the city is not confined to one enforcement mechanism when addressing dangerous buildings or housing code violations. A compliant operator generally maintains properties in a condition that avoids triggering any of the multiple legal avenues the city may pursue, including state statutory remedies under Illinois Revised Statutes Chapter 24. Understanding that the city can simultaneously or alternatively pursue equitable remedies means that resolving a violation promptly and thoroughly is the approach consistent with full compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-14 signals that tenants living in or near properties with dangerous or substandard conditions have the benefit of a city that holds multiple enforcement tools. If a building poses safety concerns, tenants can report conditions to Chicago Heights code enforcement, knowing the city may act under local ordinance, Illinois state statutes, or other legal remedies. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Illinois housing law can help residents understand which of these overlapping enforcement paths may be most relevant to a given situation.
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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