What are the consequences of hiring an illegal to do work around the house or in the yard?

The consequences of the illegal hiring could be a fine for your neighbor if caught by U.S. ICE. For a first offense, your neighbor would be given an order to cease and desist from such behavior and to pay a fine not less than $275 and not more than $2,200 if the hiring occurred before March 27, 2008, and not less than $375 and not exceeding $3,200 if the hiring occurred on or after March 27, 2008.