Shabbona — Ch. 8 Art. IX Property Maintenance Code § 8-203
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The following sections of the international property maintenance code, 2018 edition, are hereby revised: Section 101.1. Insert: "Village of Shabbona." Section 103.5. Insert: "The schedule is in accordance with section 8-1 of the village code." Section 112.4. Insert: "$50.00, $750.00." Section 302.4. Insert: "10 inches." Section 304.14. Insert: "March 31, October 31." Section 602.3. Insert: "October 1, April 30." Section 602.4. Insert: "October 1, April 30."
Shabbona's Ch. 8 Art. IX § 8-203 customizes the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code by filling in locally required blanks with village-specific values. These insertions establish details such as the village's name, fee schedule reference, stop-work order penalty range ($50.00–$750.00), maximum grass/weed height (10 inches), dates for exterior opening protection (March 31–October 31), and the heating season window (October 1–April 30). The result is a locally tailored property maintenance standard that governs residential and commercial properties within Shabbona.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-203, compliant operators in Shabbona keep grass and weeds trimmed to no more than 10 inches, ensure exterior openings such as windows and doors are protected against insects between March 31 and October 31, and maintain adequate heat for occupants from October 1 through April 30. Fee obligations are tied to the schedule referenced in village code § 8-1, and stop-work order violations carry penalties between $50.00 and $750.00 as specified by this section's amendment to IPMC Section 112.4. Operators generally keep records of maintenance schedules and seasonal compliance measures to demonstrate adherence to these locally inserted standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-203 establishes local standards that directly affect rental living conditions, including a required heating season running from October 1 to April 30 and exterior opening protections from March 31 to October 31. If a rental unit lacks heat during the required season or has unprotected openings during the covered period, tenants may have grounds to raise a code violation with the village's code enforcement authority. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can contact the Village of Shabbona directly or consult a local 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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