(A) The Town Attorney is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter and all affordable housing agreements, resale restrictions, deed of trust, and other requirements placed on inclusionary units by civil action and any other proceeding or method permitted by law. The Town Attorney may, at its discretion, take such enforcement action as is authorized under this code, as well as any other action authorized by law or by any regulatory document, restriction, or agreement executed under this chapter.
(B) It shall be unlawful, a public nuisance, and a misdemeanor for any person/entity to sell or rent an affordable unit at a price or rent exceeding the maximum allowed under this chapter and implementing regulations, or to a household not qualified hereunder. Such person/entity shall be subject to a fine of $500 per month plus restitution of the amount charged that exceeded the maximum allowed under this chapter from the date of original noncompliance until the affordable unit is in compliance with this chapter and implementing regulations. Fine monies collected that exceed the cost of enforcement shall be deposited into the Affordable Housing Fund.
(C) The remedies provided herein are nonexclusive and cumulative and shall not preclude the town from any other remedy or relief to which it is entitled under law or equity.
(Ord. 884, passed 11-1-2023)