Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING1 § 9-2-13
PENALTY
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A. Violation Declared Nuisance: The existence or use of any rooming house, duplex, apartment, single-family dwelling, multiple-use dwelling, hotel or motel as defined in this Chapter in violation of any provision of this Chapter is hereby declared to be and shall constitute a public nuisance. B. Violation; Penalty: Any owner, lessee, agent, tenant or other person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Chapter, upon being found guilty, shall be subject to penalty as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this Code for each violation. C. Continuing Violation: Each day that any such violation or failure continues shall be considered a separate and distinct offense and shall be punishable as such. (1997 Code)
Section 9-2-13 of Colona's Rental Housing Chapter establishes that any residential rental property—including rooming houses, duplexes, apartments, single-family dwellings, multiple-use dwellings, hotels, or motels—operated in violation of the Chapter's requirements is deemed a public nuisance. Any owner, lessee, agent, tenant, or other person found guilty of a violation is subject to the penalties set out in Section 1-4-1 of the Colona City Code. Critically, each day a violation continues is treated as a separate, independent offense, meaning penalties can accumulate on a daily basis until the violation is corrected.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-2-13, property owners and managers in Colona are expected to maintain ongoing compliance with all provisions of the Rental Housing Chapter, since each day of non-compliance can be charged as a distinct offense under the continuing-violation rule. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections of their rental units, promptly address any identified deficiencies, and keep documentation of corrective actions taken. Because violations can be declared public nuisances and penalties compound daily per Section 1-4-1, swift remediation of any identified issue is a hallmark of responsible property management in Colona.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-2-13 makes clear that violations of Colona's Rental Housing Chapter can be declared public nuisances, and the provision applies to a broad range of parties—not just property owners. Tenants who believe a property is being operated in violation of the Chapter may report concerns to the appropriate Colona municipal authority, which has the power to pursue penalties that accumulate for each day a violation persists. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help tenants understand how this provision and the associated penalty structure in Section 1-4-1 may be relevant to their situation.
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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