Aurora — Art. 12-X Landlord-Tenant Leases § 12-405
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A violation of the provisions of this article shall be adjudicated in the manner set forth in article VII of this chapter except that the fine for such violations shall be no less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the first offense. A subsequent violation of this article by the same landlord, which occurs within thirty (30) days of previous violation, is punishable by a fine of no less than $250.00 and no more than three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) and, at the discretion of the administrative hearing officer, suspension of the violating landlord's license to rent the subject property for no less than forty-five (45) consecutive calendar days and up to one (1) calendar year. This subsection shall not be construed as requiring the division of property standards to cite a landlord for violation of this article if, in its discretion, the division determines that it is in the best interest of the community to utilize other lawful means to gain compliance. Tenants who violate subsection 12-403(b), by failing to provide the required guest information to their landlords, shall be subject to the above fines. Landlords who have given the required notice to their tenants shall not be responsible for their tenants' failure to provide information about guests. For properties which contain multiple rented or leased units, each lease or rental agreement which fails to comply with section 12-403 shall be construed as a separate violation. (Ord. No. O08-97, § 1, 10-14-08)
Aurora § 12-405 establishes a tiered fine structure for violations of Article 12-X governing landlord-tenant leases. A first offense carries a fine between $100 and $200, while a repeat violation by the same landlord within 30 days escalates to $250–$350 and may also result in suspension of the landlord's rental license for 45 consecutive days up to one year. In properties with multiple rental units, each non-compliant lease agreement counts as its own separate violation. Notably, tenants who fail to provide required guest information to their landlords under § 12-403(b) are also subject to these same fines.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Aurora § 12-405, compliant operators generally ensure that every lease or rental agreement in their portfolio meets the requirements of § 12-403, since each non-conforming agreement in a multi-unit property is treated as a distinct violation. Landlords who have properly notified tenants of the guest-information requirement are shielded from liability for a tenant's failure to provide that information. Operators should also be aware that a second violation within 30 days of a prior one can trigger not only a higher fine but also a potential suspension of the rental license for the subject property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Aurora § 12-405 makes clear that tenants are not passive bystanders under this article — those who fail to supply required guest information to their landlord as outlined in § 12-403(b) can themselves face fines ranging from $100 to $350 depending on the circumstances. Tenants who believe a fine has been improperly assessed, or who want to understand their obligations, may wish to review the adjudication procedures set out in Article VII of the Aurora city code or contact a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance. If a landlord's license to rent a property is suspended under this provision, tenants in that property may want to seek information from Aurora's Division of Property Standards about how that process affects their tenancy.
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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