Property owners who violate Santa Monica's housing laws will face much stiffer fines under a fee schedule adopted by the City Council on Tuesday.

The fines -- which will typically rise from $75 to $1000 -- include those for violating the City's home sharing and vacation rental laws.

The Council also directed staff to explore if the new fines are high enough to deter property owners, who stand to make significant profits, from violating the housing laws.

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