Schiller Park CHAPTER 98: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS § 98.17
DEMOLITION OF MULTIPLE FAMILY BUILDINGS, SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL DWELLINGS, OR DWELLING UNITS DESIGNATED AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION
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(A) The Building Official shall order a multiple family building, single-family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit to be demolished if it has been designated as unfit for human habitation, has been placarded as such, has been vacated, has not been put into proper repair as to rescind the designation as unfit for human habitation and to cause the placard to be removed, and is determined by the Building Official not to warrant repair under § 98.27 . (B) The owner of any multiple family building, single- family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit which has been ordered demolished, shall be given reasonable time, not to exceed 90 days, to demolish such structure. (C) When the owner fails, neglects, or refuses to demolish an unfit, unsafe, or unsanitary dwelling or dwelling unit within the requisite time, the Building Official may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a demolition order to undertake the demolition. The court may grant such order when no reconsideration or hearing on the matter is pending. The cost of such demolition shall create a debt in favor of the Village against such owner, and shall be recoverable in a civil action brought by the Village which shall possess all the rights of a private creditor. (D) Whenever a multiple family building or single-family rental dwelling is demolished, whether carried out by the owner or by the Building Official, such demolition shall include the removal of footings, foundation walls, and concrete slabs; the filling in of excavation remaining on the property on which the demolished dwelling was located; and grading and grass seeding, in such manner as to eliminate all potential danger to the public health, safety, or welfare arising from such excavation. (E) All demolition shall be preceded by an inspection of the premises by the Building Official to determine whether or not extermination procedures are necessary. If the premises are found to be infested, appropriate rat extermination to prevent the spread of rats to adjoining or other areas shall be instituted before, during, and after demolition. (Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18)
Schiller Park § 98.17 establishes the process by which the Building Official may order the demolition of a multiple family building, single-family rental dwelling, or dwelling unit that has been declared unfit for human habitation and has not been brought back into compliance. Once a demolition order is issued, the owner generally has up to 90 days to carry out the demolition, which must include removal of foundations, filling of excavations, and grading and seeding of the site. If the owner fails to act, the Village may seek a court order to perform the demolition itself and recover the costs from the owner as a civil debt. Any demolition must also be preceded by an inspection for pest infestation, with extermination carried out as needed before, during, and after the work.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Schiller Park § 98.17, property owners whose buildings have been ordered demolished are expected to complete that work—including foundation removal, excavation fill, grading, and grass seeding—within the 90-day window the Building Official provides. Operators who receive such an order generally coordinate promptly with licensed contractors and the Building Official to ensure all site-restoration and extermination requirements are met within the allotted timeframe. Failure to act within the required period can result in the Village obtaining a court-ordered demolition and pursuing the full cost of that work against the owner through civil action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Schiller Park § 98.17 is primarily directed at property owners and the Building Official, but it has direct implications for tenants living in buildings that have been placarded as unfit for human habitation. If a building where you reside has been vacated and ordered demolished under this provision, tenant-rights organizations in the Chicago metropolitan area can help you understand what relocation resources or other protections may be available. Tenants may also contact the Village of Schiller Park directly to inquire about the status of any demolition order or related proceedings affecting their dwelling.
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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