Madison CHAPTER 114: APARTMENTS AND RENTAL PROPERTY; LODGING § 114.99
PENALTY
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(A) (1) After the renewal due date, according to § 114.04 , there shall be an additional monthly charge of $25. (2) Any person or firm violating the provisions of §§ 114.01 through 114.09 shall be guilty of a petty offense. A fine of not less than $50 and not greater than $750 at the discretion of the court. Separate offenses shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. (B) (1) Any person, firm or corporation violating § 114.20 shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $750 for each offense at the discretion of the court. (2) Separate offenses shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. (C) Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of § 114.21 shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $200 for each offense. (Ord. 1302, passed 3-27-1996; Am. Ord. 1303, passed 3-26-1996; Am. Ord. 1612, passed 5-6-2003)
Madison § 114.99 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the city's apartment and rental property regulations. A $25 monthly surcharge applies when a required renewal is not completed by its due date under § 114.04. Violations of §§ 114.01–114.09 and § 114.20 can result in fines ranging from $50 to $750 per offense, while violations of § 114.21 carry fines between $10 and $200 per offense — with each day a violation continues counting as a separate offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Madison Chapter 114 should be aware that § 114.99 imposes escalating financial consequences for non-compliance. Missing the renewal deadline under § 114.04 triggers an automatic $25 monthly charge, and ongoing violations of §§ 114.01–114.09 or § 114.20 can accumulate daily fines of up to $750 per day at a court's discretion. Compliant operators generally maintain current registrations, meet all renewal deadlines, and ensure their practices conform to each applicable section to avoid compounding daily penalties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Madison rental properties may find § 114.99 relevant when a landlord appears to be violating the apartment and rental property regulations covered by Chapter 114. The penalty structure — including daily fines of up to $750 for violations of §§ 114.01–114.09 and § 114.20 — signals that the city treats ongoing non-compliance seriously. Tenants who believe a violation is occurring can consider contacting the relevant Madison city enforcement office, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or reviewing whether a violation could be raised as a defense in a related proceeding.
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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