Gilberts — Title 9 Ch. 6 Art. A Dangerous, Unsafe Structures § 9-6A-1
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As used in this article, the term "dangerous and unsafe structure" is hereby defined to mean and include: A. Any building, shed, fence or other manmade structure which is dangerous to the public health because of its construction or condition, or which may cause or aid in the spread of disease, or provide habitat for rodents or other vermin, or contribute to the proliferation of same, or cause injury to the health of the occupants thereof or of neighboring structures. B. Any building, shed, fence or other manmade structure which, because of faulty construction, age, lack of proper repair or any other cause, is especially liable to fire, and constitutes or creates a fire hazard. C. Any building, shed, fence or other manmade structure which, by reason of faulty construction, age, lack of proper repair or any cause, is liable to cause injury or damage by collapsing or by a collapse or fall of any part of such structure. D. Any building, shed, fence or other manmade structure which, because of its condition or because of lack of doors or windows, is available to and frequented by malefactors or disorderly persons who are not lawful occupants of such structure. E. Construction debris remaining from the erection, addition or remodeling of any structure.
Gilberts Title 9 Ch. 6 Art. A § 9-6A-1 establishes the official definition of a 'dangerous and unsafe structure' for purposes of the article. The definition covers a broad range of man-made structures — including buildings, sheds, and fences — that pose risks to public health, create fire hazards, risk collapse, attract criminal activity, or consist of leftover construction debris. This definitional provision sets the threshold that must be met before the article's other enforcement mechanisms can be applied to any given structure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Gilberts § 9-6A-1, a wide variety of structures on a property — not just primary buildings — can qualify as dangerous and unsafe, triggering the article's regulatory consequences. Compliant property operators generally maintain all structures in sound repair, address conditions that could harbor pests or spread disease, secure openings such as doors and windows to prevent unauthorized access, and promptly remove construction debris after any building work. Keeping records of routine inspections and maintenance activities is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate that structures on their properties do not meet the definition set out in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Gilberts § 9-6A-1 defines the types of structural conditions that the village recognizes as dangerous and unsafe, which is relevant to tenants living in or near structures that may be deteriorating, fire-prone, pest-infested, or otherwise hazardous. Tenants who believe a structure meets one or more of these defined conditions may have grounds to raise the issue with local code enforcement authorities or to document the conditions as part of a broader housing complaint. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand how this definitional provision connects to other remedies available under Gilberts' dangerous structures article.
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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