Midlothian CHAPTER 19 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING § 4-19-15
PENALTIES
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(A) General: Any individual person or persons, firm, corporation, or other entity violating any provision of this chapter or other provisions of this code shall be subject to the penalties as set forth in this chapter or other provisions of this code. Such individual person or persons, firm, corporation, or other entity shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which such violation is committed, continued, or permitted, and upon finding that a violation has occurred, shall be fined in accordance with the appropriate provisions of this chapter and this code for this and subsequent or continuing violations. (B) Fines: 1. Failure to register as an owner: Two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per day for each day not registered. 2. No show inspections for designated scheduled times by owner/owner's agent: First offense $250.00 Second offense 350.00 Third offense 750.00 3. Fine up to seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), but not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for violations when a citation or ticket(s) is/are served. Each day shall be a separate violation. (Ord. 1722, 5-12-2010; amd. Ord. 2086, 11-10-2021)
Midlothian CHAPTER 19 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING § 4-19-15 establishes a penalty structure for violations of the residential rental housing chapter. Each day a violation continues is treated as a separate offense, meaning fines can accumulate daily. Specific fines range from $250 per day for failing to register as an owner, to escalating amounts for missed inspections, and between $250 and $750 per day for cited code violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-19-15, compliant rental property operators in Midlothian maintain current registration, appear for all scheduled inspections, and promptly correct any cited violations to avoid compounding daily fines. Because each day of non-compliance is treated as a distinct offense, operators generally act quickly once a violation is identified. Missed inspections carry escalating fines—$250 for a first offense, $350 for a second, and $750 for a third—making consistent availability for scheduled inspection times a standard practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 4-19-15 of Midlothian's residential rental housing code gives enforcement teeth to the broader chapter by imposing daily fines on landlords who fail to register, miss inspections, or allow code violations to persist. Tenants who believe their landlord is out of compliance with registration or inspection requirements may report concerns to the appropriate Midlothian municipal authority responsible for enforcing Chapter 19. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how this penalty framework may relate to their housing situation and what complaint or reporting options are generally available.
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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