Summit — Ch. 7-17 Rental Occupancy License Program § 7-17-14
Penalty
Operative Text
The penalty for a violation of section 7-17-7 of this Chapter shall be as follows: Fifty dollars ($50.00) if the required license is not obtained by the due date but is obtained within thirty (30) days after the due date; One hundred dollars ($100.00) if the required license is not obtained by the due date but is obtained more than thirty (30) but less than sixty (60) days after the due date; and The penalty provided in subsection B of this section, if the license is not obtained within the sixty (60) day period after the due date. The penalty for a violation of any section of this Chapter, except as otherwise provided herein with respect to section 7-17-7 of this Chapter violations, shall be not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00), and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. (Ord. 20-O-03, 1-6-2020)
Summit Municipal Code § 7-17-14 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the Rental Occupancy License Program. For landlords who miss the license deadline under § 7-17-7, the fine starts at $50 if the license is obtained within 30 days late, rises to $100 if obtained between 30 and 60 days late, and escalates further if the license is not obtained within 60 days of the due date. For all other violations of the Chapter, penalties range from $50 to $50,000, with each day a violation continues counting as a separate offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Summit's Rental Occupancy License Program under § 7-17-14 generally stay in compliance by securing the required license before its due date and renewing it on time each cycle. Because the penalty structure treats each day of a continuing violation as a separate offense — with fines potentially reaching $50,000 — prompt action to cure any lapse is a hallmark of compliant property management. Keeping records of license applications, approvals, and renewal dates helps demonstrate timely compliance if questions arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 7-17-14 of Summit's Rental Occupancy License Program, tenants have an interest in knowing whether their rental unit is properly licensed, since unlicensed operation can be a violation subject to significant daily penalties. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating without the required license may contact the relevant Summit municipal authority to inquire about the property's license status or report a potential violation. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what options may be available to them in connection with an unlicensed rental.
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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