West Frankfort — Title 15 Ch. 15.28 Housing Code § 15.28.100
Violation—Penalty
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Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter, or any provision of any rule or regulation adopted by the Housing Code Enforcement Authority pursuant to authority granted by this chapter, shall upon conviction be punished as provided in Chapter 1.16 of this code.
Section 15.28.100 of West Frankfort's Housing Code establishes that violations of Chapter 15.28—or of any rules and regulations the Housing Code Enforcement Authority has adopted under that chapter—carry criminal penalties upon conviction. The specific punishment is not set out in this section itself but is instead determined by reference to Chapter 1.16 of the West Frankfort municipal code. This cross-reference structure means the penalty framework is defined elsewhere in the code rather than within the housing chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.28.100, property owners and managers operating in West Frankfort are expected to maintain full compliance with every requirement in Chapter 15.28 as well as any supplemental rules issued by the Housing Code Enforcement Authority. A compliant operator typically keeps properties up to code, responds promptly to inspection findings, and stays current with any regulatory guidance the Authority publishes. Because violations can result in criminal conviction and punishment under Chapter 1.16, operators generally treat housing code compliance as an ongoing operational priority rather than a reactive concern.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.28.100 gives West Frankfort's Housing Code Enforcement Authority the backing of criminal penalties to support enforcement of Chapter 15.28, which means tenants have a formal regulatory body they can contact when housing code conditions are not being met. Tenants who believe their landlord is violating provisions of Chapter 15.28 may file a complaint with the Housing Code Enforcement Authority, which has the power to pursue violations through the municipal court system. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what conditions qualify as violations and what the complaint process typically involves.
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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