Now that violation may not count as criminal, but its still breaking a law and the punishment is a fine and its illegal behavior. 

It's a business, being a landlord, and the business demands that respect or it coldly will punish those who neglect the business of it.

Government regulations like this will only serve to punish good Landlords trying to do the right thing. 

Because higher class means less punishment potential for being poor at all the other things that TRULY matter most, HOW YOU OPERATE. 

I am not saying be vengeful or to try and punish this person, but RE is for most people the largest investment they will ever make.

Require a JV agreement which holds the ground partner accountable (even punishes) for communication, work completed by certain milestones, and unforeseen issues.  

I Wish we did.. keep guys like you who want to run to an attorney for any little thing in check.And like Tim Said the only one who would hire an attorney for the case presented is either a fool, or has money and just wants to punish someone because they are mad and the attorney taking the case has limited ethics as they should deny taking the case in the first place.. as frivolous. your opinions are based not on reality and experience were as mine and Tims are .

@Kenneth Garrett The move in fee is increasingly popular in the City of Chicago because of its punishing CLTO and the potential penalties for not following the rules re: security deposits.I personally like a move-in fee (at half-month's rent) because it guarantees me $ for things like repainting and minor repairs between tenants that wouldn't otherwise be able to be deducted from the security deposit but always need done.Downside is it is less money in your possession if something major happens.

If he committed fraud, he should be punished. 

Thinking of buying the highest ROI properties in the rough areas and just handing them over to a PM and let them take the punishment, is a common mistake.