Bellevue — Ch. 8 Buildings, Housing, and Construction § 8-149
Enforcement and penalties
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(a) A person who violates this article shall be subject to a minimum fine of $100.00 per day per violation to a maximum of $750.00 per day per violation, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to the village. Such other remedies include, but are not limited to, injunctive relief, application to a court of competent jurisdiction for a receiver, demolition, or condemnation, contracting for the repair or purchase of the premises, or foreclosure of any lien the village may have thereon. (b) A separate and distinct offense shall be committed each day on which such person shall violate the provisions of this article. (c) Nothing in this article shall prohibit the village from immediately condemning a building or taking other immediate action upon a determination that the building is a public nuisance or poses an imminent danger to the occupants of the building, or the public, health, safety, and welfare.
Bellevue Ch. 8 § 8-149 establishes a daily fine structure for violations of the article, ranging from $100 to $750 for each day a violation continues. Each day of non-compliance is treated as a separate offense, meaning fines can accumulate over time. Beyond monetary penalties, the village retains the authority to pursue remedies such as injunctive relief, receivership, demolition, condemnation, or foreclosure of a lien. The village may also act immediately—without waiting for the fine process—if a building is deemed a public nuisance or poses an imminent danger to occupants or the public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Bellevue Ch. 8 § 8-149 generally maintain their buildings in continuous compliance with the article's requirements, since fines accrue on a per-day basis and can range from $100 to $750 for every day a violation persists. Compliant operators typically address cited deficiencies promptly to prevent compounding financial exposure, as each calendar day of non-compliance constitutes a separate offense. Beyond fines, the village holds broad remedial powers—including the ability to seek a court-appointed receiver, pursue condemnation, or foreclose on a lien—so operators generally treat timely remediation as a core property-management practice under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bellevue Ch. 8 § 8-149, tenants living in buildings with unresolved code violations may have protections rooted in the village's enforcement authority, which includes daily fines against violators and the power to pursue remedies like condemnation or receivership. If a building is found to pose an imminent danger, the village can act immediately to protect occupant health, safety, and welfare without waiting for the standard penalty process. Tenants who believe their building has unaddressed violations may consider reporting concerns to the appropriate Bellevue municipal authority, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether a documented violation could be raised as a defense or claim in a relevant legal proceeding.
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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