Friend in trouble - need help

[albert_dao]

Okay, I have this friend who lives in a condo unit. The unit doesn't allow pets under bylaw. Despite this, and against all better judgment, she picked up a stray from the cold with the intent to take it to the humane society.

Long story short, she got attached to the cat, couldn't bear to take it to the humane society (she was afraid it would have gotten put down), and now she's facing a $6500 fine.

Assuming she's gotten rid of the cat, is there anyway she can fight this? I'm really hoping someone can chime up on this. That fine is a make it or break it in her life and I'm insanely worried about her.

Thanks in advance.