Mount Prospect Art. XVIII Residential Landlord and Tenant Regulations § 23.1817
ENFORCEMENT FEES
Operative Text
A. In order to defray the costs of enforcement of this article through inspections, fees shall be imposed for properties which are found not to be in compliance with all applicable regulations. B. The village shall charge a monthly enforcement fee for each property that meets the following conditions: 1. The property is subject to a notice of violation pursuant to section 23.1819 of this article; 2. The compliance time period has expired; and 3. The violations cited in the initial notice of violation or any subsequent notice of violation have not been corrected. C. The monthly enforcement fee shall be an amount as set forth in appendix A, division II of this code. D. Whenever the owner believes that all violations listed in the first or any subsequent notice of violation have been corrected, the owner shall notify the director. Upon receipt of the notice, the director shall promptly schedule an inspection of the property and notify the owner if any violations remain uncorrected. E. Once monthly enforcement fees begin, they shall continue to be assessed until all violations listed in the first or any subsequent notice of violation have been corrected. F. When a property becomes subject to enforcement fees, the director shall file a statement with the finance director that identifies the property, the amount of the monthly fee, and the date on which the fees shall begin. The finance director shall then: 1. Notify the property owner of the assessment of enforcement fees and the reason for those fees; 2. Bill the property owner monthly for the full amount of enforcement fees owing; 3. Upon the owner's failure to pay the enforcement fees within the designated period, record a lien against the property with the recorder of deeds of Cook County; and 4. Maintain lien records as required by law, but in any event at least until: a. The lien and all associated interest, penalties and costs are paid in full; and b. The director certifies that all violations listed in the original or any subsequent notice of violation have been corrected. G. Each person who has an interest in the property on or after the effective date of a notice of violation shall be personally liable for fees imposed pursuant to this section, including all interest, civil penalties and other charges. (Ord. 5745, 6-16-2009)
Mount Prospect Art. XVIII § 23.1817 establishes a system of recurring monthly enforcement fees for rental properties that remain out of compliance after a notice of violation has been issued and the allotted correction period has passed. These fees continue to accrue each month until all cited violations are fully corrected and confirmed through a follow-up inspection. If the fees go unpaid, the village may record a lien against the property with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds, and anyone holding an interest in the property can be held personally liable for the accumulated charges, interest, and civil penalties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 23.1817, compliant operators stay current on all applicable housing regulations to avoid triggering a notice of violation in the first place, since monthly enforcement fees begin automatically once a compliance deadline passes with violations still outstanding. When violations do occur, operators act promptly to correct every item listed in the notice and then formally notify the director so that a re-inspection can be scheduled and fees can stop accruing. Keeping thorough records of repairs and written communications with the director is a practice commonly associated with operators who successfully limit fee exposure and avoid Cook County lien filings under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 23.1817 creates a financial mechanism that gives the village of Mount Prospect ongoing leverage to push landlords toward correcting housing violations, which can indirectly benefit tenants living in affected properties. If you believe your rental unit has uncorrected violations that should have triggered enforcement fees under this provision, you may consider contacting the village's inspection or housing department to inquire about the status of any outstanding notices of violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Mount Prospect's Art. XVIII framework can help you understand how the enforcement-fee process intersects with your broader rights as a renter.
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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