(FOX40.COM) — A landlord was recently shocked by a hefty fine that stemmed from illegal fireworks allegedly being lit by his tenants over this year’s Fourth of July holiday. • Video Above: Why are there fireworks on July 4th?
In July, law enforcement officials in Northern California warned the public that they would be ‘wildly surprised’ by massive illegal fireworks fines that would be sent in the mail after Independence Day. Despite warnings, several residents throughout the Sacramento region continued to shoot colorful, yet illegal, explosives into the sky.
Northern California residents to be ‘wildly surprised’ by massive illegal fireworks fines in the mail
Many people thought they got away with lighting illegal fireworks on the Fourth because they didn’t receive a ticket that night. However, Law enforcement was driving around in unmarked vehicles and flying drones over known hotspots for illegal activity. Subsequently, several tickets were mailed out after the holiday and continue to be sent.
On Thursday, the Ashley Law Group contacted FOX40.com on behalf of its client, who reportedly received a $25,000 fine from the City of Citrus Heights for illegal fireworks. According to Washburn, the client lives in the Bay Area, but has tenants living in a Sacramento County home. The tenants claim they did nothing wrong and did not set off illegal fireworks.
Northern California police warn of $1,000 fine per illegal firework amid Fourth of July holiday
Several cities and counties have what’s known as a “social host ordinance” that hold property owners responsible for any illegal activity performed by tenants. In July, Sacramento Fire Department Captain Justin Sylvia told FOX40.com that “homeowners around Sacramento might be issuing eviction notices,” because of the large fines that would be mailed out…