Section 65 ILCS 5/11-31.1-12.2 - Responsibility for code violations in vacant residential real estate(a) A person who contracts with the federal government or any of its agencies, including without limitation the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to care for vacant residential real estate shall be responsible for maintaining the property to prevent and correct municipal health and safety code violations.(b) A person who intentionally violates this Section is guilty of a business offense and shall be fined not less than $501 and not more than $1,000.