Batavia CHAPTER 27 MULTIPLE FAMILY RENTAL BUILDINGS § 3-27-7
ENFORCEMENT; FINES; SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION
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A. Any person who violates any provision in this chapter may be fined for each violation in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00). Each day that a violation continues after notice shall be considered a separate violation. B. Any owner of rental property who fails to file an application for a rental license or owner or property manager who fails to complete the conditions for issuance of a rental license as required in this chapter shall be fined one hundred dollars ($100.00) and may be fined one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day that an application for rental license is not filed or the conditions are not satisfied as required without good cause shown. C. The Community Development Director may suspend and/or recommend revocation of any rental license issued hereunder if it appears to his satisfaction from the report of any City officer or City employee or any other available information, that the holder of a rental license or any other owner, after notice and sufficient opportunity to respond appropriately, has: 1. Violated any law or ordinance and continues to violate such law or ordinance in spite of notice and a reasonable opportunity to come into compliance with the law or ordinance; 2. Failed to apply for or satisfy the conditions for a rental license in spite of notice of non-compliance and reasonable opportunity to apply or satisfy the conditions for a rental license; 3. Violated the provisions in section 3-27-6 of this chapter regarding nuisance and has failed to take action reasonably calculated to prevent or stop nuisance activity or to prevent the same or similar activity from happening again in spite of notice of non-compliance and reasonable opportunity to comply with the requirements of section 3-27-6 of this chapter; 4. Been operating in a manner not conducive to the public health, morals or safety of the City and continues to operate in such manner in spite of notice and a reasonable opportunity to refrain from so operating; or 5. Failed any code inspection and has not corrected the noted deficiencies or is not pursuing compliance within the time frames set by the Community Development Department. Suspension may be for up to thirty (30) days. Any owner of rental property for which a rental license has been suspended or revoked is prohibited from entering into any new leases during the period of suspension or revocation. D. In addition to fines, suspension and revocation, the City may seek such other injunctive or additional relief as is available in the law to enforce the provisions of this chapter, to abate nuisances and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. (Ord. 13-42, 11-4-2013, eff. 12-1-2013)
Batavia CHAPTER 27 § 3-27-7 establishes a system of financial penalties and license actions for violations of the city's multiple family rental building rules. A base fine of $100 applies to each violation, and every day a violation continues after notice counts as a new, separate violation. Beyond fines, the Community Development Director has authority to suspend a rental license for up to 30 days or recommend its revocation, and the City may also pursue injunctive relief in court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-27-7, compliant rental property operators in Batavia maintain current rental licenses, promptly address any code deficiencies within the timeframes set by the Community Development Department, and take documented steps to prevent or stop nuisance activity as described in § 3-27-6. Operators who receive a notice of violation generally act quickly, since each additional day of non-compliance can trigger a separate $100 fine. A suspended or revoked license prohibits the owner from entering into any new leases during the suspension or revocation period, making timely compliance a core operational priority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3-27-7 of Batavia's Chapter 27 gives the City enforcement tools that can benefit tenants living in properties where landlords are not meeting their obligations, including the ability to impose daily fines and suspend or revoke a rental license. Tenants who believe their landlord is violating provisions of Chapter 27—such as failing to maintain a valid rental license or allowing ongoing nuisance conditions—may report concerns to the Batavia Community Development Department, which has authority to investigate and act. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how these enforcement mechanisms relate to their housing situation and what options 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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