West Frankfort — Title 15 Ch. 15.28 Housing Code § 15.28.040
Owner responsible for proper maintenance
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The owner of any dwelling unit or premises whereon are located unattached buildings, sheds, garages, or other like buildings of the same kind and character, is required to keep such buildings in proper condition and maintenance, or, in the alternative, to destroy them.
Under West Frankfort Title 15, Chapter 15.28, § 15.28.040, the owner of a dwelling unit or property that includes detached structures—such as sheds, garages, or similar outbuildings—bears responsibility for keeping those structures in proper condition. If an owner cannot or does not maintain such structures adequately, the code provides an alternative: the structures must be demolished or destroyed. This rule applies to the structures themselves regardless of whether they are occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.28.040, property owners who have detached buildings, sheds, garages, or similar outbuildings on their premises are generally expected to conduct regular inspections and upkeep to ensure those structures remain in proper condition. Compliant operators typically document maintenance activities and address deterioration promptly. Where a structure cannot be brought into proper condition, the code recognizes demolition or removal as the compliant alternative.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.28.040 of the West Frankfort Housing Code establishes that the owner—not the tenant—carries the legal responsibility for maintaining detached structures such as garages or sheds on the property. If such structures are in disrepair, tenants may have grounds to raise this provision when reporting conditions to local housing or code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with West Frankfort municipal code can help explain what options may be available when an owner is not meeting this maintenance obligation.
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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