Gilberts — Title 9 Ch. 6 Art. B Vacant Buildings or Property § 9-6B-11
Enforcement and penalties
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A. Any person found to have violated any provision of this article shall be subject to a minimum fine of $100.00 per day per violation to a maximum of $750.00 per day per violation in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to the village. Such other remedies include, but are not limited to, injunctive relief, application to a court of competent jurisdiction for a receiver, demolition, or condemnation, contracting for the repair or purchase of the premises, or foreclosure of any lien the village may have thereon. B. A separate and distinct offense shall be committed each day on which such person or persons shall violate the provisions of this article. C. The village may enforce this article in its administrative adjudication system or through the court system. D. Nothing herein contained shall prohibit the village from immediately condemning, as provided in this code, a building or taking other immediate action upon a determination that the building is a public nuisance or poses an imminent danger to the occupants of the building or the public health, safety and welfare.
Gilberts Title 9 Ch. 6 Art. B § 9-6B-11 establishes that anyone who violates the village's vacant buildings or property rules faces fines ranging from $100 to $750 per day for each violation, with every day of non-compliance counting as a separate offense. Beyond monetary fines, the village may pursue additional remedies such as injunctive relief, receivership, demolition, condemnation, or foreclosure of a lien. The village also retains the authority to act immediately—without waiting for the standard enforcement process—if a building is deemed a public nuisance or poses an imminent danger to health, safety, or welfare.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Gilberts Title 9 Ch. 6 Art. B § 9-6B-11, operators who own or manage vacant properties generally maintain those properties in continuous compliance with the article's requirements to avoid daily fines that can accumulate quickly between $100 and $750 per day per violation. Compliant operators typically address any cited deficiencies promptly, since each calendar day of an unresolved violation constitutes a separate offense. Owners should also be aware that the village may pursue non-monetary remedies—including receivership, demolition, or lien foreclosure—and can act immediately if a property is found to be a public nuisance or imminent danger.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Gilberts Title 9 Ch. 6 Art. B § 9-6B-11 provides that the village itself enforces vacant-building standards through either its administrative adjudication system or the court system, meaning residents and neighbors can report suspected violations to the village for investigation. If a building poses an imminent danger to occupants or the public, the provision allows the village to take immediate action such as condemnation without waiting for the standard enforcement timeline. Individuals who believe a vacant property in their area is out of compliance may consider contacting the village directly, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or reaching out to an attorney familiar with municipal code enforcement for general guidance.
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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