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Salem — Ch. 13 Art. V Housing Discrimination § 13-104

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Salem — Ch. 13 Art. V Housing Discrimination § 13-104
Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this article shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($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 article.
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Plain English

Salem Ch. 13 Art. V § 13-104 establishes the penalty structure for violations of the city's housing discrimination article. A person convicted of such a violation may be fined between $100 and $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 imposition of fines.

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For Property Managers

Under Salem Ch. 13 Art. V § 13-104, property owners and managers who are found in violation of the housing discrimination article face daily fines that can accumulate quickly, since each day of non-compliance counts as its own violation. Operators who stay in compliance with the article's requirements avoid exposure to these escalating penalties. Maintaining clear, documented non-discriminatory practices is a hallmark of compliant housing operations under this framework.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Salem Ch. 13 Art. V § 13-104 signals that the city takes housing discrimination violations seriously enough to impose per-day penalties on those convicted of violating the article. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination covered by this article may consider filing a complaint with the city or consulting a local tenant-rights organization to understand available enforcement paths. Because the provision also preserves the city's right to pursue legal enforcement, multiple avenues may exist for addressing ongoing violations.

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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