Bourbonnais — Ch. 17 Housing § 17-3
Penalty
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Whenever in this chapter any act is prohibited or made or declared to be unlawful or a misdemeanor, or whenever in such chapter the doing of any act is required or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful or a misdemeanor, where no specific penalty is provided therefor, the violation of any such provision of this chapter shall be punished by fine of not more than $500.00. Each day any violation of any provision of this chapter shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 17-3 of Bourbonnais Chapter 17 (Housing) establishes a default penalty structure for violations of the chapter's housing rules. When a specific penalty is not otherwise stated for a particular violation, the rule sets a ceiling of $500 per offense. Critically, each day that a violation continues is treated as a distinct, separate offense, meaning fines can accumulate on a daily basis.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bourbonnais Ch. 17 § 17-3, property owners and managers are subject to fines of up to $500 for each day a housing code violation remains unresolved. Compliant operators generally address any cited deficiency promptly to prevent daily fines from compounding into a larger total liability. Keeping records of corrective actions and their completion dates is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating timely compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bourbonnais Ch. 17 § 17-3 provides a financial enforcement mechanism that applies when landlords fail to meet the housing standards set out in Chapter 17. Because each day of a continuing violation can be treated as a separate offense carrying up to a $500 fine, tenants who believe a violation is ongoing may have grounds to report the matter to local code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document conditions and what local complaint processes 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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