Downers Grove — Art. 13A.II Fair Housing § 13A.13
Penalty For Violation Of Article
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Any person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Article shall be subject to a fine of not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for each such violation; provided, that all actions of any one person with respect to any one (1) real estate transaction shall not be deemed to constitute more than one (1) offense under this Article. (Ord. No. 1349, § 6.1.)
Section 13A.13 of Downers Grove's Fair Housing Article establishes a criminal fine for anyone convicted of violating the Article's fair housing requirements. The maximum fine is $250 per violation, but the provision caps exposure by treating all of one person's conduct within a single real estate transaction as only one offense. This means a person cannot be fined multiple times for separate acts that all arose from the same transaction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13A.13, property owners and managers who are found to have violated Downers Grove's Fair Housing Article face a criminal conviction and a fine of up to $250. Compliant operators generally ensure that every step of a real estate transaction — from advertising to lease execution — conforms to the Article's fair housing standards, since all conduct within one transaction is treated as a single offense. Maintaining consistent, documented fair housing practices across all transactions is a hallmark of responsible property management under this Article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13A.13 provides that anyone who violates Downers Grove's Fair Housing Article can be convicted and fined up to $250 per real estate transaction. If you believe you have experienced a fair housing violation, this provision represents one avenue of accountability available under local law. Tenant-rights organizations and local government offices can help explain how complaints under this Article are initiated and what enforcement paths 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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