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Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.14 § 15.14.090

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Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.14 § 15.14.090
Failure to comply with any provisions of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine as set out in section 15.14.150 .
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Plain English

Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.14 § 15.14.090 establishes that any violation of the rent ordinance carries a financial penalty. The specific fine amounts are not set here but are instead defined in a separate section, § 15.14.150. This provision signals that the ordinance has enforceable teeth, meaning non-compliance is not merely advisory.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 15.14.090, property owners and managers who fail to meet any requirement of the Lawrence rent ordinance are subject to monetary fines as specified in § 15.14.150. Operators who maintain thorough records, adhere to all ordinance requirements, and promptly correct any identified deficiencies are generally better positioned to avoid penalty exposure. Reviewing the full ordinance regularly and staying current with any amendments is a practice commonly associated with compliant operations.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 15.14.090 of the Lawrence Code of Ordinances means that landlords who violate the rent ordinance can face fines, with the specific amounts detailed in § 15.14.150. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may have the option of reporting the issue to the appropriate local enforcement authority or raising the violation through available complaint processes. Tenant-rights organizations in Lawrence can help explain what enforcement avenues may be 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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