Beardstown — Ch. 5 Art. VIII Rental Housing Inspection § 5-98
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Any person violating this article shall upon conviction be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for an initial violation plus twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each day said violation exists provided however, the failure to file a required registration statement, the intentional submission of false information on a registration statement, or amended registration statement, filed pursuant to this article shall be a violation punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
Beardstown Ch. 5 Art. VIII § 5-98 establishes financial penalties for anyone who violates the Rental Housing Inspection article. An initial violation carries a fine ranging from $50 to $500, with an additional $25 charged for each day the violation continues. Separate, slightly higher minimums apply when the violation involves failing to file a required registration statement or submitting false or misleading information on a registration or amended registration statement, with those fines ranging from $100 to $500.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Beardstown Ch. 5 Art. VIII § 5-98, operators who comply with the Rental Housing Inspection article generally ensure that all required registration statements are filed accurately and on time, and that any violations identified during inspection are corrected promptly. Because fines accrue at $25 per day after an initial violation is established, swift remediation limits ongoing financial exposure. Operators also take care that any registration or amended registration statement submitted contains only accurate information, since intentional false submissions carry their own penalty range of $100 to $500.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Beardstown Ch. 5 Art. VIII § 5-98 gives tenants context for understanding how the city holds landlords accountable under the Rental Housing Inspection article. If a landlord has failed to register a rental unit or has submitted false registration information, those acts are independently penalizable under this provision. Tenants who believe a violation exists may consider contacting the appropriate Beardstown municipal enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what complaint or reporting options may be available.
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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