All residential, multi-dwelling, commercial and industrial properties are required to apply for a pre-sale inspection prior to the transfer, or renaming of ownership. Subsequently, the building and property will be inspected and a list of all violations, if any, will be made. The seller and buyer also have the option to prepare a legal, notarized affidavit, allowing the purchaser to assume responsibility for the violations. The buyer will typically be given 30 days to correct the violations after the day of closing. The Village of Franklin Park currently adheres to the BOCA 2006, 2005 NEC & Property Maintenance 2006 codes. No “For Sale” signs are allowed prior to the completion of the Pre-Sale Application.
The document requirements for the sale of property are:
- An original Plat of Survey, not older than six months, submitted three days prior to closing.
- An original deed submitted not less than three days before closing.
Confirmation receipt of final payout for water billing. - Final water meter readings should be scheduled 5 days in advance of date needed, at the Administrative Office.
- On completion of the aforementioned, a stamp will be applied and the applicable fee applied.
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