Southfield — Ch. 105 Registration and Inspection of Multiple Family Residential Dwellings § 8.707
Fees
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The owner of a multiple family residential dwelling shall be responsible for payment of registration, inspection, and other fees involved in the administration and enforcement of this chapter, which fees shall be as set forth within the fee schedule established by resolution of the city council from time to time.
Under Southfield Ch. 105 § 8.707, the costs of registering and inspecting multiple family residential dwellings — along with any other administrative fees tied to the chapter's enforcement — fall on the property owner rather than tenants or the city. The specific dollar amounts for these fees are not fixed in the ordinance itself; instead, they are set periodically by the city council through a formal fee schedule resolution. This means the applicable fee amounts can change over time as the council updates that schedule.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Southfield Ch. 105 § 8.707, operators of multiple family residential dwellings are responsible for covering all registration, inspection, and related administrative fees associated with the chapter. Compliant operators typically track the current city council fee schedule to ensure timely and accurate payment whenever registration or inspection obligations arise. Because the fee schedule is set by council resolution and can be updated periodically, staying current with any revisions is a routine part of managing a compliant property in Southfield.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Southfield Ch. 105 § 8.707 places the financial burden of registration and inspection fees squarely on property owners, not tenants. If a landlord attempts to pass these fees directly to tenants as a separate charge, that practice may be worth examining against the chapter's requirements. Tenants who have questions about how this provision applies to their building can reach out to the City of Southfield's relevant municipal office or a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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