Spring Valley CHAPTER 11 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 3-11-13
PENALTY
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Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter, in addition to other legal and equitable remedies available to the City of Spring Valley, shall be fined as provided below. (A) Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of these mandatory requirements of this chapter shall be guilty of an offense. Except in cases where a different penalty is prescribed by any ordinances of the City of Spring Valley, any person convicted of an offense under this chapter of the City of Spring Valley shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than a fine of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). (B) Each day during which a violation of this chapter continues or is permitted to exist shall be considered a separate and distinct offense. (C) In all cases where the same offense is made punishable or is created by different clauses or sections of this chapter, the prosecuting officer may proceed to hearing under any and all such sections and clauses; but not more than a maximum fine of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) shall be had against the same person or entity for the same day of the same offense; provided that the revocation of a license or permit shall not be the same day of the same offense; provided that the revocation of a license or permit shall not be considered a recovery or penalty so as to bar any other penalty being enforced. (D) The levy and/or payment of any penalty or fine provided in this chapter shall not be deemed a waiver of the power of the City of Spring Valley to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew any license or permit for cause. (Ord. 1643, 10-10-2016)
Spring Valley CHAPTER 11 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 3-11-13 establishes financial penalties for anyone—individual, firm, or corporation—who violates the residential rental property rules in this chapter. Fines range from $50 to $750, and each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time. Paying a fine does not prevent the City of Spring Valley from also suspending, revoking, or refusing to renew a related license or permit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-11-13, property owners and managers who fail to comply with Spring Valley's residential rental property chapter face fines between $50 and $750 per day that a violation persists. Operators who stay current with all chapter requirements—maintaining required licenses, meeting habitability standards, and promptly correcting any cited deficiencies—avoid the compounding daily penalty structure this section creates. Because the City retains the authority to pursue license or permit revocation separately from any fine, maintaining ongoing compliance is the clearest way to avoid multiple simultaneous consequences.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
§ 3-11-13 signals that Spring Valley treats violations of its residential rental property chapter as enforceable offenses carrying real financial consequences for landlords, which can support tenant efforts to prompt corrective action. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating a provision of this chapter may consider filing a complaint with the City of Spring Valley, which has the authority to levy fines and pursue permit or license revocation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Spring Valley's ordinances can help residents understand which specific chapter provisions apply to their situation and what complaint processes are available.
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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