Morris — Ch. 22 Human Relations and Social Services § 22-22
Violations and penalties
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Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this article shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $1,500.00. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. This section shall in no way abrogate or impair the right of the city to specifically enforce, by any legal means, any of the provisions of this chapter.
Morris Ch. 22 § 22-22 establishes the penalty structure for violations of the Human Relations and Social Services article. A person found guilty of a violation may be fined anywhere from $100 to $1,500, and each day the violation persists is treated as a distinct, separate offense. The provision also preserves the city's authority to pursue additional legal remedies beyond the fine structure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Morris Ch. 22 § 22-22, property owners and managers who are found in violation of the Human Relations and Social Services article face daily fines that can accumulate quickly, since each day of non-compliance counts as its own separate violation. Operators who stay current with the article's requirements and promptly correct any identified issues generally avoid the compounding exposure that the per-day penalty structure creates. Maintaining clear documentation of compliance efforts is a practice commonly associated with responsible property management under provisions like this one.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Morris Ch. 22 § 22-22 provides that violations of the Human Relations and Social Services article carry meaningful financial consequences for those found in breach, with fines accruing daily until the violation is resolved. Tenants who believe a landlord is engaged in ongoing non-compliance may find it useful to document the duration of the conduct, since the per-day penalty structure means the length of a violation is legally significant. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the city, raising the violation in relevant proceedings, 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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