Illinois HB5437 limits municipal liability for harm to residents who remain in unsafe buildings after being ordered to vacate.
Illinois HB5437 amends the Illinois Municipal Code to clarify that a municipality is not liable for harm to residents who remain in their homes after being ordered to vacate due to unsafe conditions. This applies if the order comes from the municipality, its corporate authorities, an agent, or an officer. The bill specifies that residents can stay for up to seven days after receiving the notice without facing penalties from the municipality. It also restricts municipalities from regulating trespassing in a way that conflicts with this provision.
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