O'Fallon CHAPTER 120: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSES § 120.99
PENALTY
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(A) Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter or shall fail to comply with any lawful order pursuant to any section of this chapter, upon conviction therefor, shall, in addition to any other remedy established herein, be subject to punishment in accordance with the general penalty for violations of ordinances of the city. Each day that such violation or failure to comply continues after issuance of notice by the code official shall constitute a separate offense. (B) Any person whose residential rental license has been suspended or revoked shall be deemed to be in violation of this chapter, and in addition to any other remedies as may be provided by law, shall be subject to any of the following: (1) A fine in an amount of not less than $250 and no more than $ 1,500, per unit for each day the violation exists; and (2) Any and all civil remedies available to the city, including any and all injunctive remedies, that a court of competent jurisdiction may impose. (C) The city may seek to enforce this chapter by seeking any one or more remedies authorized under this chapter. (Prior Code, § 120.99) (Ord. 3657, passed 3-1-2010; Ord. 3797, passed 5-6-2013; Ord. 4037, passed 5-7-2018)
O'Fallon CHAPTER 120: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSES § 120.99 establishes a penalty framework for violations of the city's residential rental licensing rules. Anyone convicted of violating the chapter or failing to comply with a code official's lawful order faces punishment under the city's general ordinance penalty provisions, with each day after notice counting as a separate offense. Landlords whose rental licenses have been suspended or revoked face additional exposure: fines ranging from $250 to $1,500 per unit for each day the violation continues, plus any civil or injunctive remedies a court may impose.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 120.99, compliant residential rental operators in O'Fallon maintain an active, unsuspended license and promptly address any notices issued by the code official, since the clock on per-day penalties begins running from the date of that notice. Operators whose licenses are suspended or revoked face fines of $250 to $1,500 per unit per day, meaning exposure can accumulate quickly across multi-unit properties. Keeping licensing paperwork current, responding to code-official communications without delay, and understanding the full scope of remedies the city may pursue are practices generally associated with staying in compliance under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 120.99 of O'Fallon's residential rental licensing ordinance gives the city tools to penalize landlords who operate with a suspended or revoked license, including daily per-unit fines and court-ordered injunctive relief. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating without a valid license or in violation of Chapter 120 may report the situation to the city's code enforcement office, which has authority to issue notices and pursue penalties. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this provision may be relevant to their housing situation and what general options exist for raising a landlord's licensing status as part of a broader concern.
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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