Wood Dale ARTICLE XVI RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 6.1613
Penalty For Violation
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Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article, in addition to other legal and equitable remedies available to the City, shall be subject to enforcement as defined in chapter 1, article IV of this Code and penalties as specified in the master fee schedule. (Ord. O-18-024, 7-19-2018; amd. Ord. O-22-031, 11-17-2022)
Wood Dale's § 6.1613 establishes that any individual, business, or corporation that violates any part of Article XVI governing residential rental property may face enforcement action and financial penalties. The enforcement process follows the procedures set out in Chapter 1, Article IV of the Wood Dale City Code, and the specific penalty amounts are determined by the city's master fee schedule rather than being fixed within this provision itself. This rule operates alongside, not instead of, any other legal or equitable remedies the City may pursue.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6.1613, property owners and managers operating residential rental properties in Wood Dale are expected to maintain full compliance with all requirements of Article XVI to avoid triggering enforcement proceedings under Chapter 1, Article IV of the City Code. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the current master fee schedule to understand the financial exposure associated with any violation. Keeping records of compliance efforts and staying current with any amendments to the master fee schedule—such as the updates reflected in Ord. O-22-031—are practices commonly associated with responsible property management in Wood Dale.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 6.1613 signals that Wood Dale has formal enforcement tools available when landlords violate the residential rental property rules in Article XVI, including penalties tied to the city's master fee schedule. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated Article XVI may consider contacting the City of Wood Dale directly to inquire about the enforcement process outlined in Chapter 1, Article IV of the City Code. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Wood Dale municipal code can also help residents understand what options may be available when a potential violation is identified.
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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