Vandalia — Title 9 Ch. 9.28 Discrimination § 9.28.040
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Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. This section shall in no way abrogate or impair the right of the Village/City of, Illinois, to specifically enforce, by any legal means, any of the provisions of this chapter.
Section 9.28.040 of Vandalia's Title 9, Chapter 9.28 establishes the penalty structure for violations of the chapter's anti-discrimination provisions. A person found guilty of violating the chapter may be fined between $100 and $750, and each day the violation persists is treated as a distinct, separate offense. The Village/City of Vandalia, Illinois, also retains the authority to pursue enforcement through any available legal means, independent of the fine structure.
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Under § 9.28.040, property owners and managers who are found to have violated Chapter 9.28's discrimination provisions face fines ranging from $100 to $750 per day the violation continues. Operators who maintain consistent, documented fair-housing practices—such as applying uniform tenant-screening criteria and keeping records of rental decisions—generally demonstrate compliance with the chapter. Because each day of a continuing violation can be charged separately, addressing any alleged violation promptly is a hallmark of responsible property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9.28.040 provides that individuals who violate Vandalia's Chapter 9.28 anti-discrimination rules can be fined on a per-day basis, meaning a landlord's ongoing discriminatory conduct may accumulate significant penalties over time. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination prohibited by this chapter may consider filing a complaint with the Village/City of Vandalia or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local enforcement procedures. Because the provision expressly preserves the city's right to enforce the chapter through any legal means, multiple enforcement avenues may be available to those affected.
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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