Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM § 3-11-15
VIOLATIONS
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A. Upon completion of an inspection, whenever it is determined that any rental property, non-owner occupied property or rental unit contains one or more violations of the applicable codes as set forth in this chapter, the rental inspector shall serve written notice upon the owner or owner's agent of the rental property or non-owner occupied property as set forth in section 3-11-10 of this chapter directing the owner to correct the violations within thirty (30) days of the date of the notice. Such notice may be provided together with the notice of inspection results in section 3-11-11 of this chapter. B. Violations of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each violation. Each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. The City may seek additional legal remedies including injunctive relief or corrective action in addition to the imposition of a fine as set forth herein. Upon conviction of an offense in violation of this chapter, the City shall also be entitled to recover its costs and reasonable attorney's fees in addition to any fines imposed by the court. C. The rental inspector may refuse to register or revoke the existing registration of any rental property or non-owner occupied property which is assigned a Class F classification as set forth in section 3-11-11 of this chapter. In the event that the rental inspector denies or revokes registration of a rental property, the tenants of the subject property shall be informed by the City of the denial or revocation, and of their need to obtain other housing. An owner or owner's agent may appeal a registration denial or revocation according to the provisions of section 3-11-19 of this chapter. (Ord. 889, 6-24-2019)
Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 § 3-11-15 establishes what happens when a rental property is found to have code violations. After an inspection, the property owner receives written notice and has 30 days to correct any identified violations. Fines range from $125 to $750 per violation, with each day a violation persists counting as a separate offense, and the city may also pursue injunctive relief, corrective action, and recovery of attorney's fees. If a property receives a Class F classification, its registration can be denied or revoked, and affected tenants must be notified and advised to seek other housing.
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Under § 3-11-15, compliant operators treat a written violation notice as a firm 30-day deadline, promptly addressing each cited deficiency to avoid compounding daily fines that can accumulate between $125 and $750 per violation per day. Operators generally maintain documentation of corrective actions taken so they can demonstrate timely compliance if the matter proceeds further. Allowing violations to persist risks not only escalating fines and attorney's fee awards but also a Class F classification that could result in registration revocation, making the property unlawful to rent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3-11-15 gives tenants important protections: if a rental property's registration is denied or revoked due to serious violations, the City of Marquette Heights is required to notify tenants of that action and of their need to find other housing. Tenants living in a property with unresolved code violations may have grounds to raise those violations in relevant legal or administrative proceedings, and can contact local tenant-rights organizations for guidance on available options. Reviewing the inspection results provided under § 3-11-11 can help tenants understand the nature and severity of any cited violations at their property.
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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