Steger — Ch. 18 Art. XVI Rental Housing Nuisance § 18-342
Penalties
Operative Text
Upon a finding that the property is a nuisance property as defined by this article, the owner shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50.00 and not more than $750.00 for each day the violation has existed following the dates set forth in section 18-340 (b)(1)--(3). Upon a determination of a violation of this article, a court may, in addition to imposing a fine, enter an injunction requiring abatement of the nuisance activity or an injunction prohibiting the occupancy of the property tor a period of up to six months, or in the case of a multi-unit property, any unit thereof in question tor a period of up to six months.
Under Steger Ch. 18 Art. XVI § 18-342, when a property is officially found to be a nuisance property as defined by the article, daily fines between $50 and $750 can be imposed on the owner for each day the violation persists after the dates established in § 18-340(b)(1)–(3). Beyond financial penalties, a court has the authority to issue an injunction requiring the nuisance activity to be stopped, or even prohibiting anyone from occupying the property—or a specific unit in a multi-unit building—for up to six months. These remedies can be applied together, meaning a property owner could face both ongoing fines and an occupancy ban simultaneously.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Steger Ch. 18 Art. XVI § 18-342 should be aware that a nuisance finding triggers daily fines of $50 to $750 starting from the dates referenced in § 18-340(b)(1)–(3), meaning costs accumulate rapidly the longer a violation remains unaddressed. Compliant operators generally act promptly to abate any nuisance conditions identified under the article, since courts also hold the power to bar occupancy of the property or affected units for up to six months in addition to imposing fines. Maintaining thorough records of remediation efforts and timelines is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Steger Ch. 18 Art. XVI § 18-342, tenants living in or near a property that has been designated a nuisance should know that the law provides for significant penalties against the property owner, including daily fines and potential court-ordered injunctions. Importantly, a court can prohibit occupancy of a unit for up to six months, which may affect tenants' housing situations, so understanding how this provision interacts with tenant protections is worth exploring. Tenants with concerns about nuisance conditions or their rights under this article may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult with a housing attorney familiar with Steger municipal code.
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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