Antioch CHAPTER 8 RENTAL HOUSE REGULATIONS § 5-8-8
PENALTY
Operative Text
A. In addition to any other remedy, including, without limitation, remedies at law and in equity, any person violating the terms of this chapter, shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each day the violation continues nor less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day the violation continues. Each day a violation continues shall be a separate offense. B. Every act or omission by any person that constitutes a violation of this chapter, shall be deemed to be an act or omission of the owner and punishable in accordance with the terms of this chapter. C. An owner, property agent, or occupant's refusal to permit the village to perform an inspection or re-inspection shall not be considered a violation of this chapter and shall not result in the issuance of any fines or penalties. (Ord. 22-01-06, 1-26-2022)
Antioch CHAPTER 8 RENTAL HOUSE REGULATIONS § 5-8-8 establishes a daily fine structure for violations of the chapter's rental housing rules, ranging from $100 to $750 for each day a violation persists, with every day treated as a separate offense. Acts or omissions by any person connected to a property are attributed to the owner for purposes of enforcement. Notably, refusing to allow a village inspection or re-inspection is explicitly carved out and does not itself constitute a violation or trigger fines.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5-8-8, compliant operators generally act promptly to correct any identified violations of Antioch's rental housing chapter, since fines accrue daily—between $100 and $750 per day—and each day is counted as a separate offense. Because the ordinance attributes violations by any person associated with the property to the owner, operators typically maintain oversight of property agents and occupants to ensure ongoing compliance. Owners should also be aware that while they may decline a village inspection without incurring a fine under this section, underlying code violations remain subject to the daily penalty structure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
§ 5-8-8 of Antioch's rental housing chapter provides that owners can be fined $100 to $750 for each day a violation of the chapter continues, and the ordinance holds owners responsible for violations connected to their property regardless of who committed the act or omission. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating the chapter's requirements may consider contacting the Village of Antioch to report the condition, as the daily penalty structure is designed to incentivize prompt correction. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help explain how this provision interacts with other remedies available under local and state law.
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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