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title: Illinois, New York
description: Stay informed of proposed/recently enacted property registration legislation across the country with Safeguard Properties' Registration Ordinance Tracker.
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# [Illinois, New York](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/vpr-ordinance-tracking-1-31-20)

 Written by [David McElhone](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/author/david-mcelhone) | Jan 31, 2020 10:32:59 PM

## Watertown, NY

The City of Watertown, N.Y., has enacted property registration requirements within 30 days of vacancy. It is important to note that owners will be assessed a $750 inspection fee for properties remaining vacant for more than 90 days.

[View media coverage](https://www.nny360.com/news/jeffersoncounty/city-s-program-to-address-vacant-properties-gains-momentum/article_c488e557-0704-5cc8-979d-daf98389f735.html).

Fox Lake, IL

The Village of Fox Lake, Ill., has amended its property registration ordinance to now require registration within 30 days of foreclosure filing regardless of occupancy status.

[Visit the village website](https://www.foxlake.org/).

[View full post](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/vpr-ordinance-tracking-1-31-20)

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