Enforcement and penalties.
Ann Arbor City Code § 8:540
in effect8:540. - Enforcement and penalties.
(1) A violation of any provision of section 8:537 is a civil infraction punishable by a fine of $500.00 for a first offense, and $1,000.00 for each additional or subsequent offense, plus the costs of prosecution including court costs. Each act or violation and every day upon which any such violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense. Violations shall be enforced by the Office of Sustainability and Innovations and/or Building and Rental Services Unit employees. The court may issue and enforce any judgment, writ, or order necessary to enforce section 8:537.
(2) Knowingly submitting a false testament regarding the checklist pathway or a false Home Energy Rating System Score or submitting either with reckless disregard for its truth and accuracy is a civil infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 plus the costs of prosecution, including court costs.
(3) The remedies set forth in this section are not exclusive. In addition to any remedies provided in this section, the city may also seek equitable relief or other remedies.
(Ord. No. 25-22, § 1, 6-16-25)
Source: City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mi/ann_arbor/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITVIIIBURE_CH105HOCO_8_540ENPEFetched: 11/8/2026