(A) (1) Violation of this chapter, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $75, nor more than $750. Each day on which a violation of this chapter occurs shall be considered a separate and distinct violation. Additionally, any person whose residential rental license has been suspended or revoked in violation of this chapter shall also be subject to any of the following:
(a) Any and all civil remedies available to the city, including injunctive remedies, that a court of competent jurisdiction may impose; and
(b) The posting of placard(s) by the city on any portion of the property that states that the residential rental license has been suspended or revoked and that no new leases may be entered into and no leases may be removed until the proper license is secured. A placard may only be removed by the city upon full compliance with this section.
(2) No person shall deface or remove a placard posted pursuant to this division (A). The defacement or unauthorized removal of a placard by any person shall be subject to a fine in the amount of not less than $75, nor more than $750, for each day said placard remains in a defaced condition or is removed.
(B) Violations of this chapter are subject to prosecution under the city’s administrative adjudication proceedings. The provisions of this division (B) shall not preclude the city from using other methods or proceedings to adjudicate alleged violations of this chapter, including, without limitation, the institution of an action in the Circuit Court of the county, or before another administrative tribunal which has jurisdiction to consider the violation. In the event a person commits repeated violations of this chapter, the city may institute an action to enjoin such person from committing further violations of this chapter. In the event such action is instituted and an injunction is issued, the person whose conduct is enjoined shall be required to compensate the city for attorneys’ fees and other costs incurred in obtaining the injunction.
(C) (1) Failure to register as an owner: $250 each day not registered;
(2) No-show inspections for designated scheduled times by owner/agent:
(a) First offense: $100;
(b) Second offense: $250; and
(c) Third offenses: $500.
(3) For violations when a citation or ticket(s) is/are served: $250 to $750. Each day shall be a separate violation.
(Ord. 17-O-2162, passed 1-18-2017)