Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM § 3-11-8
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A. It being the goal of the City that the Rental Registration and Inspection Program be self-supporting, the Council shall establish a schedule of registration fees. From time-to-time, the Council shall review income and expenses arising from this chapter to determine any appropriate adjustments in the fee schedule. Fees shall also be set for failure to register, incomplete registration information, failure to register by the due date, and re-inspection of rental properties. B. It shall be illegal for any owner or owner's agent to charge a tenant or tenants a fee greater than the actual pro rata cost of the registration fee and attribute that greater than actual fee to the City. Any explicit pass-through of the registration fee must be accurately represented, calculated and communicated to the tenant in order to be effective, regardless of how the fee may be characterized in any lease document. C. Schedule of registration fees: 1. Single family units - one hundred dollars ($100.00) yearly. 2. Duplex units - one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) yearly. 3. Owner occupied with room rentals - one hundred dollars ($100.00) yearly. 4. Multi-family units - one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) yearly. 5. Late registration - fifty dollars ($50.00) per month. 6. Incomplete registration - fifty dollars ($50.00). 7. Re-inspection after failed first inspection - one hundred dollars ($100.00)/visit. 8. Re-inspection after no show/denied entry - one hundred dollars ($100.00). 9. Failure to register within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this chapter - one hundred dollars ($100.00). (Ord. 889, 6-24-2019)
Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 § 3-11-8 establishes a fee schedule for the city's Rental Registration and Inspection Program, which is designed to be financially self-sustaining. Registration fees vary by property type, ranging from $100 to $150 per year, with additional fees for late registration, incomplete submissions, and re-inspections. The City Council retains authority to review and adjust the fee schedule over time based on program income and expenses.
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Under Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 § 3-11-8, compliant property owners register their rental units on time, pay the applicable annual fee based on property type (e.g., $100 for single-family units, $150 for multi-family or duplex units), and avoid the $50-per-month late fee and $100 re-inspection charges. Owners who pass any portion of the registration fee to tenants are required to do so accurately, representing only the actual pro rata cost and communicating it clearly—regardless of how it is characterized in a lease. Misrepresenting the fee amount or attributing a higher-than-actual cost to the City is explicitly prohibited by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Marquette Heights CHAPTER 11 § 3-11-8 protects tenants by making it illegal for a landlord or their agent to charge more than the actual pro rata share of the registration fee and falsely attribute that inflated amount to the City. If a pass-through of the registration fee appears in a lease or billing, tenants have the right to expect it to be accurately calculated and clearly communicated under this provision. Tenants who believe they have been overcharged may consider contacting the Marquette Heights city offices, reviewing the fee schedule outlined in § 3-11-8, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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