(A) Any person found to be in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be fined not less than $100, nor more than $750. Each day that a violation of this chapter is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) Any violation of this chapter is also declared to be a nuisance and subject to removal or abatement.
(C) Any order issued pursuant to this chapter shall be recorded in the office of either the Cook County Recorder of Deeds. The order shall be effective against any purchaser, mortgagee, attaching creditor, lien holder or other person whose claim or interest in the property arises subsequent to the recording of the order. Once the violation(s) has been corrected, such orders shall be removed from the record.
(D) All fees, costs, or charges assessed or incurred by the city pursuant to this chapter shall be a lien upon the real property. The lien shall be superior to all subsequent liens and encumbrances. The Director shall file a notice of lien within two years after such cost and expense is incurred, which notice of lien shall be filed in either the office of Cook County Recorder of Deeds.
(E) Upon payment of the cost and expense by the owner or responsible party after notice of lien has been filed, the city shall release the lien.
(F) The city may seek injunctive relief to prevent or restrain violations of this chapter.
(Ord. 20-31, passed 5-26-2020)