Sterling — Ch. 18 Art. XI Residential Rental Property § 18-307

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Sterling — Ch. 18 Art. XI Residential Rental Property § 18-307
(a) Any person found to be in violation of any provision of this article shall be fined not less than $100.00 nor more than $750.00 for each and every day said violation exists. The intentional submission of false information on a registration statement or amended registration statement filed pursuant to this article shall, in addition to separate penalties provided herein, also be a violation punishable by a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $750.00;
(b) Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation or any of the provisions of this article is committed, continued, or permitted. Upon conviction for any such violation, such person shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $750.00 for each such violation.
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Plain English

Sterling's Ch. 18 Art. XI § 18-307 establishes financial penalties for violations of the residential rental property article. Any person found in violation may be fined between $100 and $750 for each day the violation continues. Submitting false information on a registration statement carries an additional fine of $50 to $750, on top of any other applicable penalties. Each day a violation persists is treated as a separate, independently punishable offense.

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For Property Managers

Under § 18-307, operators of residential rental properties in Sterling face daily fines ranging from $100 to $750 for each day a violation of Ch. 18 Art. XI remains unresolved. Compliant operators generally ensure that all registration statements and amendments are accurate and complete, since intentional submission of false information triggers a separate penalty layer of up to $750. Promptly correcting any identified violations limits exposure to compounding per-day fines, as each day of continued non-compliance constitutes a distinct offense.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 18-307 of Sterling's residential rental property article gives enforcement authorities the ability to impose significant daily fines on landlords who violate the article's requirements. Tenants who believe their landlord is out of compliance with Ch. 18 Art. XI may report concerns to the appropriate local municipal authority, which can investigate and pursue penalties. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what protections the article provides and what options exist for raising a 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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IL Muni § 18-303

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