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Champaign — Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-125

Fines; penalties

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 2/8/2027
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Operative Text

Champaign — Ch. 17 Human Rights § 17-125
(a) Any person found in violation of any provision of this chapter may by the Commission, or in subsequent judicial proceedings in a court of law, shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each violation. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate violation for the purposes of this chapter.
(b) If any fines or penalties hereunder are not paid within thirty (30) days after they are accessed, said fines or other penalties shall be considered to be debts to the City of Champaign or to the party to whom they are owed and shall be collectible in the same manner provided by law for the collection of all other debts.
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Plain English

Champaign Ch. 17 § 17-125 establishes that anyone found to have violated the Human Rights chapter may be fined up to $500 for each violation, with every day a violation continues counting as a separate, independently fineable offense. Fines can be imposed by the Commission or through court proceedings. If fines go unpaid for more than 30 days, they become collectible debts owed either to the City of Champaign or to the aggrieved party, enforceable through standard debt-collection legal processes.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Champaign Ch. 17 § 17-125, property owners and managers who are found in violation of the Human Rights chapter face fines of up to $500 per violation, and because each day of a continuing violation is treated as a new offense, financial exposure can accumulate quickly. Compliant operators generally act promptly to correct any identified violations rather than allowing them to persist. Unpaid fines can become formal debts collectible against the responsible party, so operators typically address assessed penalties within the 30-day payment window.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Champaign Ch. 17 § 17-125 provides a meaningful financial deterrent against ongoing violations of the Human Rights chapter, since fines of up to $500 can accrue daily against a violating party. Tenants who believe their rights under Ch. 17 have been violated may consider filing a complaint with the Champaign Human Relations Commission, which has authority to find violations and assess these penalties. Tenant-rights organizations in the Champaign area can help explain the complaint process and the range of remedies available under this provision.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 17-122
IL Muni § 17-123

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