Streamwood Title 3 Ch. 14 Rental Residential Property § 3-14-12
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION
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Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter, in addition to other legal and equitable remedies available to the Village shall upon conviction thereof be subject to a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each violation. Each day during which a violation of this chapter continues or is permitted to exist shall be considered a separate and distinct offense, provided, however, there shall exist an affirmative defense for an owner or property agent cited for a violation of section 3-14-11 of this chapter that the owner, occupant or other person in control or possession of the rental unit refuses to consent to the inspection. (Ord. 2006-12, 3-16-2006)
Streamwood Title 3 Ch. 14 § 3-14-12 establishes that any individual, business, or corporation found guilty of violating the rental residential property chapter may be fined between $50 and $750 per violation. Because each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, fines can accumulate quickly over time. The provision also recognizes an affirmative defense specifically for owners or property agents cited under § 3-14-11 when the tenant or other occupant refuses to allow an inspection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Streamwood Title 3 Ch. 14 § 3-14-12, compliant operators generally act promptly to correct any cited violation, since each additional day the violation persists can be treated as a new, independently fineable offense ranging from $50 to $750. Operators who are cited for an inspection-related violation under § 3-14-11 should be aware that documented refusal of consent by the occupant may constitute an affirmative defense. Maintaining clear records of compliance efforts and any tenant communications regarding access can be important in demonstrating good-faith adherence to the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Streamwood Title 3 Ch. 14 § 3-14-12 makes clear that landlords who violate the rental residential property chapter face fines of $50 to $750 per day for each continuing offense, which reflects the Village's interest in ensuring housing standards are maintained. Tenants who believe a landlord is in ongoing violation of the chapter may consider filing a complaint with the Village of Streamwood, which has authority to pursue enforcement and conviction under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help explain how the daily-offense structure and other remedies available to the Village may be relevant to a particular housing situation.
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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