Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-4-6-2
PENALTIES (Evanston Housing Regulations)
Operative Text
(A) The Corporation Counsel may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin a violation which has been found to exist by the City as a result of an inspection. The penalty for such violation shall be not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each unit with respect to which the violation has occurred. Each day during which any unit has been advertised or offered and such advertisement or offer has not been withdrawn shall constitute a separate offense. (B) Any person who wilfully makes an untrue or misleading statement of material facts, or wilfully omits to provide required data, in any document prepared pursuant to this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each day of continuing violations; in the event such person is a unit owner or a member of the board of managers, such fine, to the extent it relates to a violation of Section 5-4-3-5 , shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day of continuing violation to a maximum of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00).
Under Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-4-6-2, the City may seek a court injunction to stop a housing violation found through inspection, and can impose fines of up to $500 per unit for each violation. Continuing to advertise or offer a non-compliant unit counts as a separate offense for each day the advertisement remains active. Separately, anyone who knowingly provides false or misleading information—or omits required data—in documents prepared under this Chapter faces misdemeanor charges and daily fines, with reduced caps applying to unit owners or board members for certain violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-4-6-2 generally ensure that any unit found to be in violation is promptly brought into compliance and that all related advertisements or offers are withdrawn without delay, since each day an ad remains active can constitute a separate offense. Compliant operators also take care that all documents submitted under this Chapter are accurate and complete, as willful misstatements or omissions can result in misdemeanor charges and daily fines of up to $500. Unit owners and board members should be aware that fines tied to violations of Section 5-4-3-5 are subject to a separate, lower daily cap with an overall maximum of $1,500.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-4-6-2 establishes that the City can pursue court-ordered injunctions and per-unit fines against landlords whose properties are found in violation after inspection, which may be relevant if a tenant believes their unit is being advertised or offered in a non-compliant manner. Tenants who suspect a landlord has submitted false or misleading information in required documents may have grounds to raise that conduct as part of a complaint or legal proceeding. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the City of Evanston, raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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