Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 Performance-Based Property Management Program § 4.13.16
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
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A. The Director of the City's Office of Building and Zoning and the Director's designees (including third party building inspectors) shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and are further hereby authorized to cause inspections for rental units, and other buildings when reason exists to believe that a violation of this chapter has been or is being committed. B. Any person, firm or corporation violating any portion of this chapter, shall be fined in accordance with section 1.4.1 of this City Code for each offense plus the City's cost of prosecution including, but not limited to, its attorneys' fees. Each day that a violation continues or persists shall be deemed a separate offense. C. Unless otherwise specifically provided for in this chapter, the City shall initiate adjudication procedures in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 7, Article L of this Code to settle contested matter(s), to achieve compliance with this chapter, to assess penalties and fines, and to collect outstanding obligations. D. Nothing in this chapter shall limit the City's authority to pursue enforcement of the City's Code at any time. Nothing in this chapter however is deemed to limit other remedies or civil penalties available to the City under this Code or state law. (Ord. 22-O-46, 9-6-2022)
Woodstock Title 4 Ch. 13 § 4.13.16 establishes how the city's Performance-Based Property Management Program is enforced. The Director of the Office of Building and Zoning — along with designated inspectors, including third-party building inspectors — has authority to conduct inspections whenever there is reason to believe a violation has occurred or is ongoing. Violations carry fines set by City Code § 1.4.1, plus prosecution costs and attorneys' fees, with each day a violation continues counting as a separate offense. The city may also pursue adjudication under Title 1, Chapter 7, Article L and retains all other remedies available under local or state law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4.13.16, compliant operators generally maintain rental units in continuous conformance with Chapter 13 requirements, since each day a violation persists is treated as a new, separately fineable offense. Building and Zoning officials — including third-party inspectors — are authorized to inspect properties when a violation is suspected, so operators typically keep records and conditions inspection-ready at all times. Fines are assessed per § 1.4.1 of the City Code and may be accompanied by prosecution costs and attorneys' fees, making early correction of any identified deficiency a standard practice among compliant property managers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 4.13.16 gives tenants a framework to understand how Woodstock enforces rental housing standards under Chapter 13. The Director of the Office of Building and Zoning and authorized inspectors can investigate suspected violations, and the city can pursue fines, adjudication, and other remedies — including those available under state law — to achieve compliance. Tenants who believe a violation exists may consider documenting conditions, contacting the Office of Building and Zoning to request an inspection, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available under this provision.
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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