Madison CHAPTER 114: APARTMENTS AND RENTAL PROPERTY; LODGING § 114.08
ENFORCEMENT
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Failure to comply with any violation correction order within the prescribed length of time shall cause the license to be revoked or suspended. No license shall be reinstated until all violations have been corrected. Upon suspension of a license the rental units in question and each of them shall be vacated and shall remain unoccupied until the license is reinstated. Failure to secure the offending premises and all other rental units owned by the licensee will result in penalties. (Ord. 1302, passed 3-27-1996) Penalty, see § 114.99
Madison § 114.08 establishes consequences for landlords who fail to correct violations within the required timeframe under the city's rental licensing system. A license can be revoked or suspended, and any affected rental units must be vacated and remain empty until the license is reinstated. Additional penalties apply if the landlord fails to secure the affected premises and any other rental units they own.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Madison § 114.08, compliant operators respond promptly to violation correction orders within the prescribed timeframe to avoid license suspension or revocation. If a suspension does occur, all affected rental units must be vacated and kept unoccupied until the license is fully reinstated, and the premises must be properly secured. Operators who own multiple rental units should be aware that failure to secure any of their properties during a suspension period can trigger additional penalties under § 114.99.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Madison § 114.08 provides important protections tied to the city's rental licensing system — if a landlord's license is suspended, the rental units covered by that license are required to be vacated and cannot be re-occupied until the license is reinstated. Tenants who believe their landlord has received a violation correction order and failed to comply may be able to raise this as a relevant factor when contacting the city or a local tenant-rights organization. Consulting a tenant-rights resource familiar with Madison's rental regulations can help tenants understand what options may be available under § 114.08 and related 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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