Tilton, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 226 § 226-16
Definitions (Tilton Rental Properties Ordinance)
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For the purposes of this article, certain words and phrases used in this article are defined as follows: ABANDONED A property that is vacant and is under a current notice of default of notice trustee's sale and is not currently being offered for sale, rent or lease by the owner subject to such action(s) (A property is "currently being offered for sale, rent or lease" if evidenced by a sign posted on the subject property advertising the property for sale, rent or lease with contact information and current phone number and/or an active listing in an electronic database accessible to Village staff.), and/or property that has been the subject of a foreclosure sale where the title was retained by the beneficiary involved in the foreclosure and any property transferred under a deed in lieu of foreclosure, whether or not the property is being marketed for sale, rent or lease. DAYS Consecutive calendar days. FORECLOSURE The process by which a property, placed as security for a real estate loan, is sold at auction to satisfy a debt if the trustor (borrower) defaults. INSPECTION A physical investigation at a property to verify compliance with this article and any other applicable code or law. NEIGHBORHOOD STANDARD Those conditions that are present on a simply majority of properties within a 300-foot radius of the subject property. A property that is the subject of a neighborhood standard comparison, or any other abandoned property within the 300-foot radius, shall not be counted toward the simple majority. NOTICE OF DEFAULT A recorded notice that a default has occurred under a deed of trust and that the beneficiary intends to proceed with a trustee's sale. RECORD OWNER Any person, copartnership, association, corporation or fiduciary having legal or equitable title or any interest in any real property. RENTAL PROPERTY Any property solely occupied by persons other than the record owner. RESIDENTIAL Any property, or portion thereof, situated in the Village, designed or permitted to be used for dwelling purposes, and shall include all buildings and structures located on such property. This includes any property being offered for sale, trade, transfer or exchange as residential, whether or not it is legally permitted and/or zoned for such use. TENANT Any person occupying property of which they are not the record owner and in which the record owner does not also reside.
Section 226-16 of Tilton's Municipal Code establishes the working vocabulary for the village's abandoned property article. It defines key terms such as 'abandoned,' 'foreclosure,' 'record owner,' 'rental property,' 'residential,' and 'tenant,' setting the boundaries for who and what falls under the article's requirements. For example, a property is 'abandoned' under this section if it is vacant, under a notice of default, and not actively being marketed—or if it passed through a foreclosure sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure. These definitions govern how all other provisions in the article are interpreted and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 226-16, property owners and managers should understand how Tilton defines 'abandoned' and 'record owner,' since these classifications determine whether a property triggers obligations elsewhere in chapter 226. A compliant operator typically ensures that any vacant property under a notice of default displays a sign with current contact information or maintains an active listing, so the property qualifies as 'currently being offered for sale, rent or lease.' Familiarity with the 'neighborhood standard' definition—conditions present on a simple majority of properties within 300 feet—also helps operators understand the benchmarks used during inspections under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 226-16 defines 'tenant' as any person occupying property they do not own and in which the record owner does not also reside, which determines who is covered by chapter 226's protections. Tenants in properties that may qualify as 'abandoned' under this section should be aware that the definition affects how the village classifies and inspects such properties. Those with questions about how these definitions apply to their housing situation may find guidance through local tenant-rights organizations or the village's municipal offices.
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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