1395.99 PENALTY AND EQUITABLE REMEDIES.
   (a)   Whoever fails to obtain an annual or biennial rental license as required by Sections 1395.13 and 1395.14 of this chapter, or who continues to allow rental units to be occupied after his or her license has been revoked or suspended shall be fined as follows:
Number of Dwelling or Rooming Units
Fine
1
$500
2-10
$600
11-25
$775
26-50
$950
51-99
$1150
100-149
$1300
150 and up
$1600
   A separate violation shall be deemed committed every thirty (30) days of the failure by any person or entity to comply with the permit requirements of Sections 1395.13 or 1395.14 of this Chapter.
   (b)   Other Violations. Whoever violates or fails to comply with any other provision of this chapter is guilty of a minor misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for each violation. Each violation of a section or subsection of this chapter shall constitute a separate and distinct violation independent of any other section or subsection or any order issued pursuant to this chapter. A separate violation shall be deemed committed for each day of failure by any person or entity to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter after notice and final order.
   (c)   Application to Officers or Agents. Where the defendant is other than a natural person, subsections (a) and (b) hereof shall also apply to any agent, superintendent, officer, member or partner who has charge, care or control of the premises either alone or with others.
   (d)   Other Legal Action. The imposition of any penalty shall not preclude the Director of Law or Prosecutor from instituting any appropriate action or proceeding in a court of law or Prosecutor from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding in a court of proper jurisdiction to prevent an unlawful repair or maintenance; or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent the occupancy of a building, structure or premises; or to require compliance with the provisions of this Code or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, or the orders or determinations of the Building Inspector or the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(Ord. 18-18. Passed 5-8-18.)
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