VPR Ordinance Enacted in Chicago Ridge

The Village of Chicago Ridge, Ill., has enacted vacant property registration requirements. The ordinance requires registration for vacant and occupied properties containing a defaulted mortgage or filed public notice of foreclosure on a semi-annual basis.

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VPR Ordinance Enacted in Steger

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VPR Ordinance Amended in Jersey City

Jersey City, N.J., has approved additional vacant property registration requirements. In addition to being registered within 60 days of vacancy, properties are now required to be registered within 30 days of foreclosure filing. Also, if a property falls under both designations, it must be registered under both requirements.

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VPR Ordinance to be Enforced in Girard

The City of Girard, Ohio, is taking steps to enforce a previously enacted vacant property registration ordinance. The ordinance will be enforced shortly after forms begin to be submitted by property owners. Failure to file a registration will carry a $50 daily administrative fine with a maximum penalty of $1,000.

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