Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:612
Penalties
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(1) A violation of any provision of this chapter is a civil infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 for each day upon which a violation occurs, plus all costs of the action. The court may issue and enforce any judgment, writ, or order necessary to enforce this chapter. (2) A violation proved to exist on a particular day shall be presumed to exist on each subsequent day unless it is proved that the violation no longer exists. (3) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit in any way the remedies, legal or equitable, which are available to the city or any other person for the prevention or correction of discrimination.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:612 establishes that each day a violation of the chapter continues is treated as a separate civil infraction, carrying a fine of up to $500 per day plus court costs. A violation found to exist on one day is legally presumed to carry forward to every following day unless the violating party demonstrates it has been corrected. The provision also makes clear that these civil penalties do not replace or limit any other legal or equitable remedies available to the city or to affected individuals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:612, operators who comply with the chapter's requirements avoid exposure to daily civil fines that can accumulate quickly — up to $500 for each day a violation is found to persist. Compliant property managers generally document their screening practices and respond promptly to any notice of a potential violation, since the law presumes a violation continues until the contrary is demonstrated. Keeping clear records of how applicants are evaluated under the Fair Chance Access to Housing chapter supports a showing that any identified issue has been corrected.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:612 gives courts the authority to issue judgments and orders to enforce the chapter, and it preserves all other legal and equitable remedies for people harmed by discrimination — meaning enforcement is not limited to fines alone. Because each day a violation continues is presumed to be a new, separate infraction, the financial exposure for a landlord who does not correct a violation can grow over time. Tenants who believe their rights under Ch. 122 have been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization, the city of Ann Arbor, or an attorney to understand the range of remedies that may be available to them.
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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