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Joliet — Ch. 8 Art. VII Property Maintenance Code § 8-359

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Joliet — Ch. 8 Art. VII Property Maintenance Code § 8-359
In addition to all other remedies, any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with any provision of this division shall be subject to the penalties as provided in section 1-8 of this Code for each offense.
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Plain English

Section 8-359 of Joliet's Property Maintenance Code establishes that violations of the division carry penalties as defined in the city's general penalty provision, Section 1-8 of the Joliet Code. These penalties apply to each separate offense and are available in addition to any other legal remedies the city may pursue. The provision covers any person who fails to comply with, ignores, or refuses to follow the requirements of the division.

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For Property Managers

Under § 8-359, property owners and managers who fail to meet the requirements of Joliet's Property Maintenance Code division may face per-offense penalties as set out in Section 1-8 of the Joliet Code, on top of any other enforcement actions the city may take. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in accordance with all applicable division requirements to avoid accumulating multiple offenses. Reviewing Section 1-8 of the Joliet Code provides the specific penalty amounts and structure that apply to each violation.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 8-359 signals that Joliet has enforcement teeth behind its Property Maintenance Code division, with penalties applying per offense under Section 1-8 of the Code. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating the division's requirements may consider reporting conditions to the appropriate Joliet municipal enforcement office, which can initiate action under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Joliet's local code can help residents understand what remedies may be available alongside the city's enforcement process.

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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IL Muni § 1-8
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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 8-351

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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