Trenton — Ch. 8 Art. III Property Maintenance § 8-205
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Violations of this article are subject to a fine of not less than $75.00 nor more than $750.00 plus attorney fees and collection costs, if any. The officer is authorized to issue a citation for each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served and each citation shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense.
Under Trenton's Ch. 8 Art. III Property Maintenance § 8-205, any violation of the article's property maintenance requirements carries a fine ranging from $75 to $750, plus any applicable attorney fees and collection costs. Once proper notice of a violation has been served, an authorized officer may issue a new citation for each day the violation remains unresolved. Each daily citation is treated as a separate and distinct offense, meaning fines can accumulate significantly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Trenton's Ch. 8 Art. III Property Maintenance § 8-205 generally act promptly to correct any cited property maintenance deficiencies as soon as official notice is received. Because each day of continued non-compliance after notice can result in a new citation—each treated as a separate offense with its own fine between $75 and $750—compliant operators typically document their remediation efforts and confirm that violations are fully resolved. Keeping records of corrective actions and communications with the enforcement officer is a practice commonly associated with avoiding escalating fines and collection costs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Trenton's Ch. 8 Art. III Property Maintenance § 8-205 establishes that property maintenance violations can result in daily fines against a landlord once proper notice has been served, with each day of non-compliance constituting a separate offense. Tenants who believe their housing conditions violate the article's maintenance standards may report concerns to the appropriate Trenton municipal enforcement office, which has authority to issue citations and pursue fines. Tenant-rights organizations in the Trenton area can help residents understand what conditions may qualify as violations and what general options exist for pursuing enforcement.
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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