Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-1-8-4
PENALTIES
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Any person, firm, corporation, or other entity violating any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to the penalties of all applicable codes and such person, firm, corporation, or other entity shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which such violation is committed, continued, or permitted, and upon finding that a violation has occurred, shall be fined in accordance with the appropriate provisions of this Chapter. Failure to register as an owner shall be issued a citation to the City of Countryside Municipal Court. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. (Ord. 21-36-O, 9-22-2021)
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-1-8-4 establishes that any individual, business, or other entity that violates any part of Chapter 14 faces penalties under all applicable codes. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate, independent offense, meaning fines can accumulate on a daily basis. Failure to register as a rental property owner results in a citation issued to the City of Countryside Municipal Court, and penalties continue to accrue each day after proper notice has been served.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-1-8-4, compliant rental property operators ensure they are registered as owners before renting and maintain ongoing compliance with all provisions of Chapter 14. Because each day of a continuing violation is treated as a separate offense, operators generally address any cited deficiency promptly after receiving notice to avoid compounding fines. Keeping registration current and responding quickly to any municipal notice are the hallmarks of a compliant operation under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-1-8-4 provides that landlords who violate Chapter 14—including by failing to register as owners—are subject to escalating daily penalties enforced through the City of Countryside Municipal Court. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating in violation of Chapter 14 may consider contacting the City of Countryside to report the issue or inquire about the registration status of their rental property. Local tenant-rights organizations can help tenants understand what remedies or defenses may be 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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