Freeburg — Ch. 29 Property Maintenance Policy § 29-1-2
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
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(A) It shall be the duty and responsibility of the appointed Building and Zoning/Code Enforcement Administrator, hereinafter referred to as "Administrator," to enforce the provisions of the Nuisance Abatement Code as provided for herein. (B) The Administrator shall have the following powers and duties under this Code: (1) To enforce all the provisions of the Nuisance Abatement Code; (2) To issue all necessary notices and orders to abate illegal or unsafe conditions in order to ensure compliance with the Nuisance Abatement Code for the safety, health and general welfare of the public; (3) To enter any non-residential or residential structure at any reasonable time for the purpose of making inspections and performing duties as provided for under the Nuisance Abatement Code; (4) To seek from a court of competent jurisdiction an order against an owner, occupant or other person in charge of a premises to cease and desist in refusing, impeding, inhibiting or obstructing the free access by the Administrator to any part of a structure wherein inspection is sought. (C) Every occupant of a non-residential structure or a premises shall give the owner, his or her agent or employee access to any part of the structure or its premises at reasonable times for the purpose of making inspections and such repairs as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this Code. (D) The Administrator or his or her authorized representative shall disclose proper credentials of his or her respective office for the purpose of entering into any structure for the purpose of inspecting any and all building and premises in the performance of his or her duties pursuant to this Code. (E) Inspection of all premises, the issuance of notices and orders resulting from inspections and the enforcement of this Code shall be the responsibility of the Administrator. However, it, in the opinion of the Administrator initiating an inspection under this Code, he or she deems it necessary or desirable to have inspections by other departments of the Village, the Administrator shall make reasonable effort to arrange for the coordination of additional inspections so as to minimize the number of visits by inspectors. The Administrator shall confer with the other departments conducting inspections for the purpose of eliminating conflicting orders or citations before any are issued. No department conducting inspections shall delay the issuance of any emergency orders which it determines must be issued for the purpose of conducting such a conference with other departments.
Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-2 establishes the role and authority of the Building and Zoning/Code Enforcement Administrator, who is responsible for enforcing the village's Nuisance Abatement Code. The Administrator may enter residential and non-residential structures at reasonable times to conduct inspections, issue notices, and issue orders to correct unsafe or illegal conditions. When multiple village departments need to inspect a property, the Administrator is expected to coordinate those visits to reduce disruption, though emergency orders are never delayed for the sake of coordination.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-2, property owners and their agents are expected to provide the Administrator with reasonable access to structures and premises for inspection purposes. Compliant operators generally ensure that tenants or occupants are aware of their own obligation under subsection (C) to grant access to owners or their representatives when repairs or inspections are needed to meet Code requirements. Keeping records of access requests, inspection dates, and any corrective actions taken helps demonstrate ongoing cooperation with the Administrator's enforcement duties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Freeburg Ch. 29 § 29-1-2 grants the Administrator authority to inspect residential structures at reasonable times and to issue orders requiring unsafe or illegal conditions to be corrected. Tenants have a corresponding duty under subsection (C) to allow property owners or their agents access for inspections and necessary repairs at reasonable times. If a tenant believes an inspection or access request is improper, or that unsafe conditions are not being addressed, they may contact the village's Code Enforcement office or consult a 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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