Rolling Meadows — Ch. 18 Art. XI Rental Dwellings § 18-386
Civil action to enforce compliance
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Whenever the community development director has reasonable cause to believe that any landlord is engaged in a pattern or practice of violating this article or the landlord's operating license has been suspended, the city, in addition to all other remedies provided in this article, may bring a civil action by filing a complaint signed by the community development director, setting forth the facts pertaining to each cause, and shall have a right to one or more of the following: A permanent or temporary injunction, a restraining order, the appointment of a receiver, damages or fine not to exceed $1,000.00. Each day a violation exists or continues shall be a separate and distinct offense. Such relief may be obtained against the landlord responsible and shall be as is necessary to ensure compliance with this article and the full enjoyment of the rights established in this article. Before filing a complaint in court with respect to a violation of this article, the community development director shall notify the offending landlord, operator or other party designated to receive notices and services of process on behalf of such landlord or operator requesting compliance.
Rolling Meadows § 18-386 authorizes the city to pursue civil legal action against a landlord when the Community Development Director has reasonable cause to believe a pattern or practice of article violations is occurring, or when a landlord's operating license has been suspended. Available court remedies include injunctions, restraining orders, receiver appointments, and monetary damages or fines up to $1,000, with each day of a continuing violation counted as a separate offense. Before filing in court, the Director is required to notify the landlord or their designated representative and request that they come into compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rolling Meadows § 18-386, a compliant operator responds promptly to any notice from the Community Development Director requesting compliance, since that notice is a required step before the city may file a civil complaint in court. Operators who receive such a notice generally review their practices against the article's requirements and address identified deficiencies without delay, given that each day a violation continues can be treated as a separate offense carrying fines up to $1,000. Maintaining an active, valid operating license and keeping contact information for notices and service of process current are standard practices for operators subject to this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rolling Meadows § 18-386 establishes that tenants benefit from city-level enforcement when a landlord engages in a pattern or practice of violating the rental dwelling article, as the city itself may seek court remedies including injunctions and fines on tenants' behalf. Tenants who believe a landlord is engaged in repeated or ongoing violations may report concerns to the Community Development Director, whose office is the body empowered to initiate civil action under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rolling Meadows ordinances can help residents understand what constitutes a pattern of violations and what documentation may be relevant when raising concerns with the city.
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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