Posen CHAPTER 17 RENTAL STRUCTURES AND UNITS § 6-17-7
PENALTY
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(A) That any owner, or landlord, or person, firm or corporation who violates, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists or opposes the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Chapter, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less that fifty dollars ($50.00), nor more than five hundred ($500.00) for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. (B) In addition to the penalty provided for in this Section, the Village may file suit seeking the demolition, repair, enclosure, or such other relief, as provided for in the Illinois Municipal Code. (Ord. 91-11, 7-23-91)
Posen CHAPTER 17 RENTAL STRUCTURES AND UNITS § 6-17-7 establishes financial penalties for anyone—including owners, landlords, firms, or corporations—who violates, ignores, or actively resists any requirement in Chapter 17. Fines range from $50 to $500 per offense, and each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense. Beyond fines, the Village of Posen may also pursue legal action seeking demolition, repair, enclosure, or other remedies available under the Illinois Municipal Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Posen § 6-17-7, operators of rental structures and units who fail to comply with Chapter 17's requirements face daily fines that can accumulate quickly, since each day of a continuing violation is treated as a distinct offense. Compliant operators generally address code deficiencies promptly, maintain documentation of corrective actions, and cooperate with Village enforcement rather than resist or oppose it. The Village also retains the authority to seek court-ordered remedies such as repair or demolition, making timely compliance the standard practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Posen § 6-17-7 gives the Village enforcement tools—including daily fines and the ability to seek court-ordered repairs or demolition—that can be relevant when a landlord is not meeting Chapter 17's rental-structure requirements. Tenants who believe a violation is occurring may consider reporting the condition to the Village of Posen so that the penalty provisions of this section can be triggered. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help explain what options exist, including how ongoing violations and the per-day penalty structure may factor into any complaint 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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