It's to punish landlords from building illegal units and profiting from them.My expeditor met with the assistant building commissioner, a friend of his, and had the order reversed.

I would contact the police if any unlawful activity is suspected.

Then I went on county website and looked up owner's unlawful detainers (?)

It is also borderline unlawful and can get you in hotwater legally. 

But, for instance, with my long-term tenants, I know that as soon as I ask for a rent increase, I'll get a list of demands, some okay, some just stupid, like they want to get their money's worth or punish me for raising rent.  

I've long complained about how the American judicial system is more about punishment than rehabilitation.

Google frowns on (and punishes offenders) double posting.

If there is nothing in your lease punishing you from breaking your lease I see no issue with it. 

Contractors charging $10,000 for a small shower redo is a crime and should be punishable.

Bought a Foreclosure in my single member LLC and I need to file an unlawful detainer eviction.