Fox Lake CHAPTER 2 HOUSING REGULATIONS § 6-2-7-14
PENALTIES
Operative Text
A. Failure to pay an inspection fee will result in a certificate of compliance not being issued and the village may, if it elects to do so, prosecute a code violation for failure to have a certificate of compliance pursuant to sections 6-2-7-3 through 6-2-7-13 of this chapter. B. Any person violating any provision of section 6-2-7-3 through and including section 6-2-7-13 of this chapter shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), and each day upon which a violation occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense. (Ord. 2016-07, 2-9-2016)
Fox Lake Housing Regulations § 6-2-7-14 establishes two layers of consequence for non-compliance with the village's rental inspection and certificate-of-compliance requirements. First, failing to pay the required inspection fee blocks issuance of a certificate of compliance and can trigger a code-violation prosecution. Second, any violation of the underlying housing provisions (§§ 6-2-7-3 through 6-2-7-13) carries a fine between $50 and $750, with each day a violation persists treated as a distinct, separately punishable offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fox Lake § 6-2-7-14, compliant operators ensure inspection fees are paid promptly so that certificates of compliance are issued without interruption. Because each day of a continuing violation can be charged as a separate offense, unresolved code issues can accumulate fines quickly—up to $750 per day—making timely correction of any deficiency cited under §§ 6-2-7-3 through 6-2-7-13 a standard part of property management practice in Fox Lake. Keeping records of fee payments and inspection outcomes helps demonstrate ongoing compliance if questions arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fox Lake § 6-2-7-14 gives tenants a basis to check whether their rental unit holds a valid certificate of compliance, since a landlord's failure to pay inspection fees or correct code violations under §§ 6-2-7-3 through 6-2-7-13 can result in that certificate being withheld or a code violation being prosecuted. Tenants who believe their unit lacks a required certificate or that ongoing violations exist may consider contacting the Fox Lake village code enforcement office to inquire about the property's compliance status. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what options may be available when a rental property is out of compliance with these provisions.
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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