Urbana — Ch. 12.5 Landlord-Tenant Relationships § 12.5-50
Administrative fees, penalties, and fines
Operative Text
In the event that the city advances any amount or amounts to one (1) or more tenant households, the city shall have the right to assess the landlord: (a) An amount equal to all such relocation assistance provided by the city to each tenant household; and (b) A civil penalty equal to fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for each displaced tenant household to whom the city advanced financial relocation assistance times the number of days until the landlord reimburses the city for any and all sums to be paid by the landlord pursuant to this section 12.5-50 with the accrual of such penalty commencing on the calendar day immediately following the date when the city advances such financial relocation assistance.
Under Urbana Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-50, when the city steps in and pays relocation assistance to displaced tenant households on a landlord's behalf, the city gains the right to recover that full amount from the landlord. On top of full reimbursement, the city may impose a civil penalty of $50 per day for each affected tenant household, with that daily penalty beginning the day after the city makes its advance payment and continuing until the landlord repays the city in full. This provision creates a financial incentive for landlords to reimburse the city promptly, as the penalty accumulates daily for every household involved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Urbana Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-50 should be aware that if the city advances relocation assistance to any displaced tenant household, the full amount advanced becomes immediately recoverable from the landlord. Compliant operators generally act quickly to reimburse the city for any such advances, since a $50-per-day civil penalty accrues for each displaced household starting the day after the city's payment is made. Keeping clear records of any displacement events and maintaining open communication with the city can help operators track and address any outstanding obligations under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Urbana Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-50, tenants who are displaced and cannot obtain relocation assistance directly from their landlord may have access to city-advanced financial assistance, with the city then pursuing reimbursement from the landlord on their behalf. This provision signals that the city has a financial enforcement mechanism — including a daily civil penalty against the landlord — designed to support displaced households. Tenants who believe they are owed relocation assistance may wish to contact the City of Urbana directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available under this section.
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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