Tampico — Title 15 Ch. 15.18 Property Maintenance Code § 15.18.090
Violation and penalties
Operative Text
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this code shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, be subject to the fines set forth in Title I, Chapter 1.12 , Section 1.12.010 and 1.12.020 of the Tampico Village Code, Tampico, Illinois. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Under Tampico Title 15, Chapter 15.18, Section 15.18.090, any individual, business, or corporation that violates the Property Maintenance Code commits a class B misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the offending party faces fines as specified in Title I, Chapter 1.12, Sections 1.12.010 and 1.12.020 of the Tampico Village Code. Notably, each day a violation persists after proper notice has been served is treated as a distinct, separate offense, meaning fines can accumulate on a daily basis.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Tampico should be aware that under § 15.18.090, any breach of the Property Maintenance Code can result in criminal misdemeanor charges and escalating daily fines once notice of a violation has been served. Compliant operators typically address cited deficiencies promptly and document corrective actions to avoid the compounding effect of per-day penalties. Reviewing the fine schedule in Title I, Chapter 1.12, Sections 1.12.010 and 1.12.020 of the Tampico Village Code helps operators understand the full financial exposure tied to unresolved violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Tampico should know that § 15.18.090 gives the Property Maintenance Code real enforcement teeth: landlords who fail to correct cited violations face class B misdemeanor charges and fines that grow each day the problem goes unaddressed after notice is served. If a rental unit has maintenance or habitability issues, tenants may consider reporting conditions to the appropriate local code enforcement authority, which can trigger the formal notice process that starts the clock on those daily penalties. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service can help tenants understand how this provision may apply to their circumstances.
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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