Chicago Heights — Ch. 22 Housing, Dangerous Buildings and Structures § 22-3
Penalty for violation
Operative Text
Any person who shall violate any provision of the ordinances and codes adopted by the provisions of this Chapter 22 shall be deemed guilty of a class "B" misdemeanor, as defined in the Statutes of the State of Illinois, Chapter 38 , Section 1005-1-1, et seq., and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for a term not to exceed six (6) months, or both, at the discretion of the court. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation of any provision of this article or code adopted by the provisions of this Chapter 22 occurs or continues.
Chicago Heights Ch. 22 § 22-3 establishes that any violation of the housing, dangerous buildings, and structures ordinances adopted under Chapter 22 is treated as a Class B misdemeanor under Illinois law. A violator may face a fine of up to $500, up to six months of imprisonment, or both, with the court deciding the appropriate punishment. Critically, each day that a violation continues counts as a separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chicago Heights Ch. 22 § 22-3, property owners and managers who operate in compliance with all housing and dangerous-buildings codes adopted under Chapter 22 avoid exposure to Class B misdemeanor charges. Compliant operators generally conduct regular inspections, address code deficiencies promptly, and document corrective actions to prevent violations from persisting across multiple days. Because each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense, swift remediation is a hallmark of responsible property management under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chicago Heights Ch. 22 § 22-3 gives tenants a framework to understand that housing code violations by a landlord can carry serious criminal and financial consequences, including daily accumulating fines. Tenants who believe their housing conditions involve ongoing code violations may report concerns to the appropriate local code enforcement authority, which can trigger inspections and potential penalties against a non-compliant property owner. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Chicago Heights ordinances can help residents understand how this provision interacts with their broader housing rights.
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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