Urbana — Ch. 12.5 Landlord-Tenant Relationships § 12.5-41
Violations
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code, violations of this article shall be punishable by fine of not less than one hundred thirty-five dollars ($135.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each violation. The city may seek remedies which include corrective action or prohibitions as a part of its relief. In the event of conviction on three (3) or more offenses, the city shall also be entitled to recover its costs and reasonable attorney's fees in addition to fines imposed by the court. (b) The building official may refuse to register or may revoke the existing registration of any rental property which falls within the provisions set forth as the basis of the Class F designation in section 12.5-36 . In the event that the building official denies or revokes registration of a rental property, the tenants of the subject property shall be informed by the city of the decision and of their need to obtain other housing. An owner, or the agent of the owner, may appeal a registration denial or revocation according to the provisions of section 12.5-44 .
Urbana Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-41 establishes that violations of the city's landlord-tenant article carry fines ranging from $135 to $750 per violation, with the city also able to seek corrective action or prohibitions as part of its relief. If a party is convicted of three or more offenses, the city may additionally recover its litigation costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Separately, the building official has authority to deny or revoke a rental property's registration when conditions meet the Class F designation threshold under § 12.5-36, and affected tenants must be notified of that decision and their need to find other housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Urbana Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-41, compliant rental property operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that avoids the Class F designation criteria outlined in § 12.5-36, since that status can trigger registration denial or revocation. Operators who accumulate three or more violation convictions face not only per-violation fines of $135–$750 but also potential liability for the city's attorney's fees and costs. Owners or their agents who receive a registration denial or revocation have the right to appeal that decision pursuant to the procedures set out in § 12.5-44.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Urbana Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-41 provides that if the building official denies or revokes a rental property's registration due to Class F conditions, the city is required to notify tenants of that decision and inform them of their need to seek alternative housing. Tenants living in properties subject to repeated violations may find that the city's enforcement tools—including fines and corrective-action remedies—are available to address substandard conditions. Tenants who believe their property may be affected by this provision can contact the City of Urbana's building or housing office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization, to understand what options may be available under § 12.5-41.
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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