Elgin — Ch. 16.46 Residential Condominium Conversions § 16.46.080
Violation; penalties
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A. Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with the mandatory requirements of this chapter shall be guilty of an offense. Any person convicted of an offense under this chapter, in addition to other legal and equitable remedies available to the city, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). B. Any person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this chapter is committed, continues or is permitted by any such person, and such person shall be punished accordingly. C. The levy and/or payment of any penalty or fine provided in this chapter shall not be deemed a waiver of the power of the city to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew any permit. D. The rights, obligations and remedies set forth in this chapter shall be cumulative and in addition to any others available in law or equity. The city or any prospective purchaser, purchaser, or owner of a condominium unit may seek compliance with any provision of this chapter and in addition shall have the right to rescind any sale not in substantial conformance with this chapter or may seek damages therefor.
Elgin's Ch. 16.46 Residential Condominium Conversions § 16.46.080 establishes that any violation of the chapter's requirements constitutes a punishable offense, with fines ranging from $100 to $5,000. Crucially, each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, meaning fines can accumulate over time. Beyond fines, the city retains the authority to suspend or revoke permits, and affected parties—including prospective buyers and current owners—may seek to rescind a sale or pursue damages if a conversion was not conducted in substantial conformance with the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators managing residential condominium conversions in Elgin should be aware that § 16.46.080 imposes daily fines between $100 and $5,000 for each day of noncompliance with Chapter 16.46's requirements. A compliant operator generally ensures that all conversion-related obligations are met before and throughout the sales process, since each day a violation persists is treated as a distinct offense. Payment of any fine does not shield a permit from suspension or revocation, so maintaining ongoing compliance is a standard practice for operators in this space.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Elgin Ch. 16.46 § 16.46.080, prospective purchasers, purchasers, and condominium unit owners are explicitly granted the right to seek compliance with the chapter's requirements, rescind a sale that did not substantially conform to the chapter, or pursue damages. These remedies exist alongside—not instead of—any other legal or equitable rights available under law. Individuals who believe a condominium conversion did not meet the chapter's standards may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or housing attorney to understand which of these remedies may be relevant to their circumstances.
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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