St. Charles — Title 19 Inclusionary Housing [legal-review: § 19.02.110 rent-amount text] § 19.02.030
Enforcement
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A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all agents, successors and assignees of an Applicant. B. The City of St. Charles may institute injunction, mandamus, or any other appropriate legal actions or proceedings for the enforcement of this chapter. In addition, any person, firm, or entity, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, violating or causing the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable for each offense by the payment of a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) per day. Such person, firm, or entity shall be deemed to be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of this chapter is commenced, continued, or permitted by such person, firm, or entity, and shall be punishable as herein provided.
Section 19.02.030 of St. Charles Title 19 Inclusionary Housing establishes that the city's inclusionary housing rules bind not only original applicants but also their agents, successors, and assignees. The City of St. Charles is authorized to pursue injunctions, mandamus actions, or other legal proceedings to enforce the chapter. Separately, any individual, firm, or entity found to have violated the chapter's provisions may be convicted of a misdemeanor, with each day of a continuing violation treated as a distinct offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 19.02.030, compliance obligations under the St. Charles Inclusionary Housing chapter travel with the property — meaning buyers, assignees, and management agents inherit the same duties as the original applicant. Operators who stay current with the chapter's requirements and document their compliance practices are generally better positioned to avoid the daily fine exposure the provision creates. Because each day of a continuing violation can be treated as a separate offense, property managers typically prioritize prompt correction of any identified deficiency.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19.02.030 makes clear that the City of St. Charles — not just the original developer — can pursue enforcement against agents and successors who violate the inclusionary housing chapter, which may be relevant if a property changes hands or management. Tenants who believe a landlord is failing to comply with the chapter's requirements can bring concerns to the City of St. Charles directly, since the city holds authority to initiate legal action under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local inclusionary housing rules can help residents understand what protections the chapter provides and what avenues exist for raising a potential violation.
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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