South Holland — Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-141
Penalty and fines
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Any person violating any provision of this article may be directed to: (1) Cease and desist from any violation of this article; (2) Pay a civil penalty to vindicate the public interest: a. In an amount not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) if the respondent has not been adjudged to have committed any prior violations of any provision of this article; b. In an amount not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) if the respondent has been adjudged to have committed one (1) other violation of this article during the five-year period prior to the filing date of the current complaint; c. In an amount not exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) if the respondent has been adjudged to have committed two (2) or more violations of this article during the seven-year period prior to the filing date of the current complaint. These shall apply in all cases except that if the acts constituting the discriminatory housing practice that is the object of the complaint are committed by the same individual who has been previously adjudged to have committed acts constituting a discriminatory housing practice, then the civil penalties set forth in subparagraphs (2)b. and c. may be imposed without regard to the period of time within which any subsequent discriminatory housing practice occurred.
South Holland's Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-141 establishes a tiered civil penalty structure for housing violations. A first-time violator may face a civil penalty up to $10,000, while a respondent with one prior adjudicated violation within the past five years may face up to $25,000, and someone with two or more prior violations within the past seven years may face up to $50,000. When the violations involve discriminatory housing practices committed by the same individual previously found to have engaged in such practices, the higher penalty tiers can apply regardless of how much time has passed between violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-141 should be aware that each adjudicated violation of the article can escalate the civil penalty exposure for any future violations. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of their housing practices, train staff on fair housing obligations, and promptly address any potential violations before they result in formal complaints. A history of prior adjudicated violations — particularly those involving discriminatory housing practices — can significantly increase the financial consequences of any subsequent finding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-141 provides a mechanism for civil penalties to be imposed on those found to have violated the housing article, which can serve as a meaningful deterrent against repeat violations. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may have the option of filing a complaint through the appropriate local enforcement process, which can trigger the penalty provisions described in this section. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help individuals understand what complaint processes may be available and what documentation is generally useful when pursuing such a claim.
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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