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Municipal Code of Chicago § 14X-12-1205.5
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14X-12-1205.5 Property maintenance. The mortgagee of a structure that is vacant must maintain the premises as provided in Sections 14X-12-1205.5.1 through 14X-12-1205.5.8. Exceptions: 1. The structure is registered by the owner pursuant to Section 14X-12-1204. 2. The structure is registered by another mortgagee pursuant to Section 14X-12-1205.3. 3. Construction operations were ongoing at the premises within the prior 6 months. 4. The premises has active gas, electrical, and water service. 5. The premises is the subject of a pending probate action, action to quiet title, or similar ownership dispute. 6. Bona fide rental or sale signs are posted at the premises.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2676592Fetched: 10/24/2026

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