In rem jurisdiction.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14A-3-301.4.1
in effect14A-3-301.4.1 In rem jurisdiction.
Where necessary to abate a nuisance or hazard or otherwise authorized by law, the Corporation Counsel may initiate and prosecute an enforcement proceeding before a tribunal with in rem jurisdiction over a property in violation of any provision of the Chicago Construction Codes irrespective of whether notice has been provided to the owner or the tribunal has personal jurisdiction over the owner.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2660692Fetched: 10/24/2026
