Mount Prospect Art. XVIII Residential Landlord and Tenant Regulations § 23.1822
PENALTIES
Operative Text
A. In addition to any other remedy or penalty specified for a violation of any particular provision of this article, any person violating any provision of this article shall, upon a finding of guilty, be subject to a fine for each offense as set forth in appendix A, division III of this code; and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. B. In addition to any fines, fees, or costs, the village may seek a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, the appointment of a receiver or such other legal or equitable remedies as may be available. C. Nothing in this article shall prevent the village from taking any action available under chapter 21 of this code or any other applicable regulation. Further, nothing in this article shall prevent the village from taking any emergency action permitted by law when any portion of a multi-family rental structure is a danger to person or property. D. The failure to pay outstanding fees or judgments may result in a lien upon the real property or such other remedies as may be available by law, including the denial of the issuance or renewal of licenses or permits pursuant to section 23.1820 of this article. The lien shall be subject to the following: 1. The director shall file a notice of lien in the office of the Cook County recorder of deeds within two (2) years after such fees are billed; 2. The lien shall be superior to all subsequent liens and encumbrances; 3. Upon payment of the fees and costs of lien by the owner or responsible party after notice of lien has been filed, the village shall release the lien; and 4. The lien may be enforced by proceedings to foreclose, as in the case of mortgages or mechanics' liens. (Ord. 3366, 9-6-1983; amd. Ord. 4868, 6-17-1997; Ord. 5189, 5-15-2001; Ord. 5619, 3-6-2007; Ord. 5745, 6-16-2009; Ord. 5807, 8-3-2010; Ord. 5896, 12-20-2011)
Mount Prospect Art. XVIII § 23.1822 establishes a multi-layered penalty framework for violations of the village's residential landlord and tenant regulations. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, with fines set according to Appendix A, Division III of the municipal code. Beyond fines, the village may pursue injunctions, restraining orders, or the appointment of a receiver, and unpaid fees or judgments can result in a lien on the real property that is superior to most subsequent liens and may ultimately be enforced through foreclosure proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Mount Prospect Art. XVIII § 23.1822 should be aware that every day a violation persists triggers a new, separate fine under the schedule in Appendix A, Division III. Operators who maintain properties in continuous compliance and promptly resolve any cited deficiencies reduce exposure to compounding daily fines, injunctive relief, and the serious consequence of a Cook County recorded lien on the property. Unpaid fees can also jeopardize the issuance or renewal of licenses and permits under § 23.1820, making timely resolution of outstanding obligations a standard part of compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants, § 23.1822 signals that the Village of Mount Prospect has meaningful enforcement tools available when landlords violate the residential landlord and tenant regulations, including daily fines, court-ordered injunctions, and property liens. Tenants who believe a landlord is in ongoing violation may consider contacting the village directly to report the condition, since each continuing day of violation can constitute a separate offense under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Mount Prospect's municipal code can help residents understand which specific protections apply and what general enforcement paths—such as filing a complaint with the village—may be 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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