Highland Park — Title XVII Ch. 174 Property Maintenance and Housing Code § 174.999
Penalty
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(A) Any person who violates a provision of this Chapter or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Code Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Chapter, shall be fined in an amount set forth in the Annual Fee Resolution. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. (B) Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order pursuant to this Chapter, except any work he is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be fined in an amount set forth in the Annual Fee Resolution. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
Highland Park Title XVII Ch. 174 § 174.999 establishes financial penalties for anyone who violates the Property Maintenance and Housing Code, fails to meet its requirements, or carries out construction work contrary to approved documents, permits, or directives from the Building Code Official. A separate and distinct penalty applies for each day a violation remains uncorrected. An additional fine applies to anyone who continues work on a structure after receiving a stop work order, with the exception of work specifically directed to remedy the violation or unsafe condition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 174.999, compliant property owners and managers ensure that all construction, alteration, and repair work is carried out in accordance with approved construction documents, active permits, and any directives issued by the Building Code Official. Because each day of non-compliance is treated as a separate offense, operators generally address cited violations promptly to avoid accumulating multiple fines. When a stop work order is issued, compliant operators halt all non-remediation activity immediately and consult the Annual Fee Resolution to understand the applicable fine schedule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 174.999 of Highland Park's Property Maintenance and Housing Code gives enforcement authority to penalize landlords or property owners who allow code violations to persist, with fines accruing on a per-day basis. Tenants who observe ongoing maintenance or construction violations may report them to the Highland Park Building Code Official, who has authority to issue directives and stop work orders under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how documented code violations and associated penalties may be relevant to housing conditions complaints or other enforcement avenues available locally.
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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