Property Maintenance Case Update
A property maintenance case that has been pending for more than two years has finally reached a resolution in favor of the City. In August 2017, a City Property Maintenance Inspector discovered significant structural damage of the foundation and walls in a rental home, among other issues. After several letters to the property owners and […]
Property Maintenance Staff Provides Update on West Kirby Avenue Vacant Structure
Due to outstanding code violations including boarded doors and windows, a property on West Kirby Avenue became subject to the requirements of the vacant nuisance residential buildings ordinance. Failure of the property owner to comply with the ordinance resulted in the case being forwarded to the City Legal Department for litigation. As a result of […]
Inoperative Motor Vehicle Removed
The Neighborhood Services Department received a complaint concerning this inoperative motor vehicle in August 2017. Property Maintenance Inspector Kim Burnett investigated and found the vehicle was unregistered and in violation of City Ordinance. A 10-day notice to abate was issued and upon reinspection it was observed the vehicle had not been removed. This resulted in […]
Residents Reminded to Inspect Utility Service Connections for Potential Hazards
While completing a tenant inspection, Property Maintenance Inspector Cliff Peete observed a tree growing and applying pressure against the copper gas supply line leading into the residential structure. Peete immediately contacted Ameren Illinois and a technician arrived who cut and removed the tree. The technician also evaluated the meter, found a gas leak, and replaced the meter. […]
West Hill Street Properties Get Exterior Repairs
As structures age, they often require maintenance to stay in good health. Individual structures and neighborhoods that are poorly maintained cost citizens more money, depress property values, and foster vandalism and crime. The best solution to maintaining good neighborhoods is for everyone to voluntarily comply with a standard of maintenance agreed upon by the community. Unfortunately, […]
Overgrowth at University Ave Construction Site
Construction delays at a new development at at 205, 207, 209 & 211 E. University Avenue resulted in the property becoming overgrown with weeds. On July 19, Neighborhood Services Property Maintenance Inspector Tim Spear issued a Notice to Abate to the owner, requiring them to address the overgrown vegetation by July 31. Spear met with the […]
Inspectors Speak at Central Illinois Rental Property Professionals February Meeting
Champaign Property Maintenance Inspector Susan Jones and Urbana Housing Inspector Nicholas Hanson were the guest speakers at the Central Illinois Rental Property Professional’s general meeting on February 16 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Approximately forty people were in attendance for the presentation. Both inspectors provided information regarding changes to property maintenance codes for each jurisdiction. Areas highlighted included […]
Vehicle Collision at 507 E. Clark
On June 16, Property Maintenance Inspector Cliff Peete responded to a call from the Fire Department regarding a vehicle that accidentally ran into the building at 507 E. Clark Street. Upon his arrival, Peete met with Building Safety Supervisor Larry Happ, who was on scene with the property owner and Structural Engineer assessing the condition […]