Justice Ch. 8 Art. XII Annual Inspection for Residential Apartment Units (§§8-501–8-516) § 8-514.
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(a) In addition to any other remedy or penalty specified for a violation of any particular provision of this article, any person violating any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. A separate and distinct offense shall be held to have been committed each day any person continues to violate any provisions hereof. (b) Nothing in this article shall prevent the village from taking any action available under the code or any other applicable regulation. Further, nothing in this article shall prevent the village from taking any emergency action permitted by law when any portion of a multi-family rental structure is a danger to person or property. (c) Where application is made and consent given for an inspection, no evidence obtained in such inspection shall be used in the prosecution of any criminal or ordinance violation against the owner of the property when the inspection was made. Where application is made and consent given for an inspection, and no deficiencies or violations of this code are revealed by the inspection or reinspection, but only a violation of the zoning code or occupancy regulations is discovered, the owner may file an appropriate petition for variance with the village. (Ord. 98-10, § 1, 3-9-1998; Ord. 2016-20, § 1, 5-23-2016)
Under Justice Ch. 8 Art. XII Annual Inspection for Residential Apartment Units (§§8-501–8-516) § 8-514, violations of the article's inspection requirements can result in fines ranging from $100 to $750 for each day a violation occurs or continues, with every additional day treated as a separate offense. The village retains the authority to pursue other remedies under its code or applicable regulations, including emergency action when a multi-family rental structure poses a danger. Separately, evidence gathered during a consensual inspection cannot be used in criminal or ordinance proceedings against the property owner, and if only a zoning or occupancy issue is found, the owner may seek a variance petition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Justice Ch. 8 Art. XII Annual Inspection for Residential Apartment Units (§§8-501–8-516) § 8-514 generally maintain compliance by promptly correcting any deficiencies identified during inspections, since fines of $100–$750 per day can accumulate quickly when violations persist. Compliant operators typically document corrective actions and communicate with the village to demonstrate ongoing efforts to resolve issues before they compound into separate daily offenses. When a consensual inspection reveals only a zoning or occupancy discrepancy rather than a code violation, operators are generally aware that filing a variance petition with the village is an available path forward.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in multi-family rental properties covered by Justice Ch. 8 Art. XII Annual Inspection for Residential Apartment Units (§§8-501–8-516) § 8-514 may find it useful to know that the village can impose daily fines on landlords who fail to correct violations, and that the village also retains emergency powers when a structure poses a danger to persons or property. If a tenant believes their building has unresolved inspection violations, they may consider contacting the village directly to inquire about the status of any outstanding compliance matters. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how the daily-penalty structure under § 8-514 may relate to broader housing code enforcement options available to them.
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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