Melrose Park — Ch. 15.76 Condominium Conversions § 15.76.050
Penalties
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A. Any person or entity violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each offense. Each violation of the provisions of this chapter and each day such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. B. The remedies provided in this chapter shall be cumulative and in addition to provisions and remedies provided elsewhere in the village code and ordinances regarding zoning, building and/or other life safety regulations. C. The developer, the unit owner and the association shall be liable for violations occurring in a unit and each may be cited for any individual violation. The developer and the association shall be liable for violations occurring in common areas and each may be cited for any individual violation. D. In addition to the imposition of a fine, the village may seek injunctive relief to prevent a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, enjoining the occupancy and/or sale of any building or unit.
Melrose Park Ch. 15.76 § 15.76.050 establishes financial and legal consequences for violations of the village's condominium conversion rules. Fines range from $100 to $750 per offense, and each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate quickly over time. Beyond fines, the village may also pursue injunctive relief—such as halting the occupancy or sale of a unit or building—and these remedies stack on top of any other applicable village code penalties. Liability can fall on the developer, the individual unit owner, or the homeowners association, depending on where the violation occurs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers subject to Melrose Park Ch. 15.76 § 15.76.050 generally maintain continuous compliance with all condominium conversion requirements, since each day of non-compliance can be treated as a distinct, separately fineable offense. Compliant parties keep documentation showing that both individual units and common areas meet chapter standards, because liability under this section can be assigned to the developer, unit owner, and association simultaneously. Operators also remain aware that the village holds authority to seek injunctive relief—including blocking sales or occupancy—in addition to any monetary fines imposed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Melrose Park Ch. 15.76 § 15.76.050 provides tenants and prospective buyers with meaningful protections by holding developers, unit owners, and associations each accountable for violations in their respective areas. If a violation is occurring—whether in a unit or a common area—multiple responsible parties can be cited, and the village can pursue both fines and court orders to stop unlawful occupancy or sales. Individuals who believe a violation is affecting them may consider contacting the Melrose Park village offices to report the issue, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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