University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1468-07
Violation correction by Village
Operative Text
If a violation which presents a condition of extreme hazard to health or 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. If the licensee fails to pay for such 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, with the owner being liable for all costs incurred by the Village to foreclose the same, including attorney's fees. Alternatively, the Village may sue the owner at law to collect the amount due. The owner shall further be liable for all costs incurred by the Village to collect the same, including attorney's fees. (Ord. 602. Passed 11-22-83.)
Under University Park § 1468-07, when a housing violation posing an extreme hazard to health or safety is not corrected within the timeframe set by the Village Manager's designated representative, the Village itself may step in and fix the problem. The cost of those repairs is charged back to the licensee, and if unpaid within 30 days, the Village can place a lien on the property — recorded with the County Recorder of Deeds — and ultimately foreclose on it. The Village also has the option to pursue the owner through a lawsuit, and in either collection path the owner can be held responsible for the Village's attorney's fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and licensees operating under University Park § 1468-07 are generally expected to correct any violation flagged as an extreme health or safety hazard within the deadline set by the Village Manager's designated representative. Compliant operators typically act promptly on such notices to avoid the Village performing the repairs itself and billing those costs back to them. Failure to reimburse the Village within 30 days can trigger a recorded lien, foreclosure proceedings, or a civil lawsuit — all of which may include liability for the Village's attorney's fees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
University Park § 1468-07 establishes that when a landlord fails to fix an extreme health or safety hazard on time, the Village has authority to make the repairs and recover costs from the property owner — providing a municipal backstop beyond a tenant's individual complaint. Tenants who believe such a hazard exists in their unit may consider reporting the condition to the Village Manager's office to prompt an official inspection and potential enforcement under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other remedies that may be available to them.
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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