Grand Rapids — Ch. 174 Residential Rental Application Fees § 9.928
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(1) A violation of this ordinance shall be a municipal civil infraction punishable by a fine as established in Chapter 170 of the City Code.
Section 9.928 of Grand Rapids Chapter 174 establishes that any violation of the Residential Rental Application Fees ordinance is classified as a municipal civil infraction. The financial penalty for such an infraction is set by reference to Chapter 170 of the Grand Rapids City Code, rather than specified within this ordinance itself. This means the rule carries enforceable monetary consequences, the exact amounts of which are determined by that separate chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9.928, operators who collect residential rental application fees in Grand Rapids must comply with all requirements of Chapter 174, as any departure constitutes a municipal civil infraction. Compliant property managers and owners generally ensure their application fee practices align with the ordinance's terms to avoid fines established under Chapter 170 of the City Code. Keeping clear records of fees collected and refunded is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9.928 of Grand Rapids Chapter 174 gives the ordinance real enforcement teeth by classifying violations as municipal civil infractions subject to fines. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated the Residential Rental Application Fees ordinance may consider filing a complaint with the appropriate Grand Rapids municipal authority, which can pursue civil infraction proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations in the Grand Rapids area can help explain what options are generally available under this provision.
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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