Westlake Village, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 6.7 § 6.7.120
Violation - Penalty
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Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both. Each violation of any provision of this chapter, and each day during which any such violation is committed, permitted or continued, shall constitute a separate offense.
Westlake Village Code of Ordinances ch. 6.7 § 6.7.120 establishes that any breach of the rent-related requirements in Chapter 6.7 is treated as a misdemeanor under local law. A person found guilty may face a fine of up to $500, up to six months in county jail, or both. Notably, each individual violation and each day that a violation continues counts as a separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
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Under ch. 6.7 § 6.7.120, property owners and managers who fail to comply with any requirement of Chapter 6.7 expose themselves to misdemeanor liability, including fines and potential jail time. Operators who maintain thorough records, promptly correct any noncompliance, and stay current with all chapter requirements are generally better positioned to avoid the compounding effect of per-day, per-violation penalties. Because each day of ongoing noncompliance can constitute a separate offense, addressing issues as soon as they are identified is a hallmark of compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6.7.120 of the Westlake Village Code of Ordinances gives the provision real teeth by classifying violations as misdemeanors, which means landlord noncompliance with Chapter 6.7 is not merely a civil matter. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating Chapter 6.7 may report the conduct to the appropriate local enforcement authority, and the per-day offense structure means that prolonged violations can result in escalating penalties against the landlord. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what conduct qualifies as a violation and what reporting options are available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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