Oak Park Title 12 Residential Rental Licensing (Arts. 2, 4, 6) § 12-2-10
VIOLATION CORRECTION BY VILLAGE
Operative Text
In the event a violation which presents a condition of extreme hazard to health and safety is found to exist and it is not corrected within the time specified by the Village Manager's designated representative then the Village Manager's designated representative may cause the violation to be corrected. Any expense in connection therewith shall be collected from the licensee. In the event the licensee shall fail to pay for said repairs within thirty (30) days after the expense is incurred, the Village shall place a lien on the premises for the cost of repairs. No such lien shall be effective until a notice thereof has been recorded with the County Recorder of Deeds. The Village may foreclose this lien in the same manner and with the same effect as in the foreclosure of mortgages on real estate. (Ord. 16-088, 7-18-2016, eff. 9-1-2016)
Under Oak Park Title 12, § 12-2-10, when a rental property has a violation that poses an extreme hazard to health and safety and the responsible party does not fix it within the Village-specified timeframe, the Village itself may step in and correct the condition. The cost of that work is then billed to the property licensee, and if unpaid within 30 days, the Village can place a lien on the property. That lien, once recorded with the County Recorder of Deeds, can ultimately be foreclosed in the same way as a mortgage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Oak Park Title 12, § 12-2-10 generally ensure that any violation flagged as an extreme health-and-safety hazard is remediated within the deadline set by the Village Manager's designated representative. Failing to do so opens the door for the Village to perform the repairs itself and bill the licensee directly. If that bill goes unpaid for more than 30 days, a lien can be recorded against the property and may proceed to foreclosure, which can have significant consequences for property ownership and financing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oak Park Title 12, § 12-2-10 provides a backstop for tenants living with extreme health-and-safety hazards: if a landlord fails to correct such a violation on time, the Village has authority to make the repairs itself. Tenants who believe a hazardous condition exists may report it to the Village so that an inspection and enforcement process can begin. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can help residents understand how to document conditions and navigate the complaint process under this provision.
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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