Southfield — Ch. 103 Registration Requirements for Rental or Leased Dwellings § 8.513
Collection of fees
Operative Text
(a) All required fees shall be paid at the time of submitting application materials and before commencement of scheduled inspections, unless otherwise authorized by the code official. (b) In the event of complaints from a tenant regarding conditions affecting the rental dwelling that have not been addressed by the owner, the department shall have the right to require an inspection of the rental dwelling between regular inspection periods, provided that the tenant shall be responsible for payment of a special inspection fee in accordance with the fee schedule. (c) If for any reason, fees that are due and payable under this chapter are not paid, a statement of the fees shall be mailed to the owner, or if applicable, the tenant, and shall be paid within fifteen (15) days.
Southfield Ch. 103 § 8.513 establishes when and how rental registration and inspection fees must be collected. Required fees are generally due at the time of application or before a scheduled inspection, though the code official may authorize exceptions. If a tenant files a complaint about unaddressed conditions, the city may conduct a special inspection between regular cycles, with the cost of that special inspection billed to the tenant; any unpaid fees under this chapter trigger a mailed statement giving the responsible party 15 days to pay.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Southfield Ch. 103 § 8.513, compliant property owners typically ensure that all required registration and inspection fees are submitted along with application materials and before any scheduled inspection takes place. Owners should be aware that if fees remain unpaid for any reason, the city will mail a statement and expect payment within 15 days of that notice. Staying current on the fee schedule and responding promptly to any billing notices helps operators remain in good standing with the code official.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Southfield Ch. 103 § 8.513 gives tenants the ability to trigger a special inspection by filing a complaint about unaddressed conditions in their rental dwelling, but the provision places the cost of that special inspection fee on the tenant, in line with the city's fee schedule. Tenants considering this path should review the applicable fee schedule in advance so they understand any financial obligation before a complaint is filed. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Southfield's rental code can help residents understand what options are available when conditions in a rental unit go unaddressed.
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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