Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-72-010
Penalties (Harvey Residential Landlord and Tenant Rights Regulations)
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A. In addition to any other remedy or penalty specified for a violation of any particular provision of this title any person violating any provision of this title shall upon a finding of guilty, be subject to a fine for each offense as set forth in subsection C of this section, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. B. Nothing in this title shall prevent the city from taking any action available under the municipal code to ensure the health, safety and public welfare of the residents of Harvey. Further, nothing in this title shall prevent the city from taking any emergency action permitted by law when any portion of a rental structure will impose imminent danger to a person or property. C. Fines. If violations are not corrected within the specified time, the owner may be subject to a fine as laid out in Chapter 3-01 , Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements. If the owner fails to pay the fines within three (3) months, the fines will be doubled, the account will be sent to a collection agency and a lien will be placed on the property. In addition, the owner may receive citations on a property, which may subject him or her to fines as laid out in Chapter 3-01 , Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements, for each day the violations exist. ( Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 2004 ; Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024 )
Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-72-010 establishes a penalty framework for violations of Title 17, the city's rental housing regulations. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, meaning fines can accumulate daily until the problem is corrected. The city also retains authority to pursue any other legal remedies available under the municipal code, including emergency action when a rental structure poses imminent danger to people or property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-72-010, compliant property owners generally correct any cited violations within the timeframe specified by the city to avoid escalating fines set out in Chapter 3-01. Operators who allow violations to persist face per-day fines, and owners who do not pay assessed fines within three months risk having those fines doubled, the account referred to a collection agency, and a lien placed on the property. Keeping thorough records of corrective actions and communicating promptly with city inspectors are practices commonly associated with avoiding compounding penalties under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Harvey, Ill., Mun. Code title 17 § 17-72-010 gives the city of Harvey broad authority to act when rental housing conditions violate Title 17, including the power to pursue emergency remedies when a structure poses imminent danger. Tenants who believe their rental unit has uncorrected code violations may report those conditions to the city, which can trigger the daily fine mechanism and other enforcement tools described in this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help renters understand what options may be available, including how city enforcement actions might relate to habitability concerns in a tenancy.
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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