Barstow, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.150
Failure to pay fees
Operative Text
Should a property owner fail to pay the annual rental permit fee within 15 days after the expiration date on the annual rental permit, they shall be accessed penalties and interest as per section 5.04.080 of the Barstow Municipal Code. In addition, any cost recovery fee or administrative fine related to the enforcement of and compliance with this article shall be a debt to the city and shall be enforced in accordance with titles 1, 6 and 15 of the Barstow Municipal Code. Any annual rental permit fee more than 15 days late shall be considered expired and shall be subject to section 5.91.120 above.
Under Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.150, a property owner who does not pay the annual rental permit fee within 15 days after the permit's expiration date becomes subject to penalties and interest calculated under section 5.04.080 of the Barstow Municipal Code. Any cost recovery fees or administrative fines arising from enforcement of this article are treated as debts owed to the City of Barstow and may be collected under the procedures set out in titles 1, 6, and 15 of the Municipal Code. A permit fee that remains unpaid beyond that 15-day window is treated as an expired permit, triggering the additional requirements of section 5.91.120.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.150 generally track their annual rental permit expiration dates carefully and submit renewal fees before the deadline to avoid the 15-day grace period running out. Once that window closes, compliant operators understand that penalties and interest under section 5.04.080 begin to accrue and the permit is treated as expired, which activates the separate obligations under section 5.91.120. Keeping payment records and confirmation receipts on file helps demonstrate timely compliance if a question about permit status arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.150, tenants may have an interest in whether their landlord holds a current, valid annual rental permit, since a fee unpaid for more than 15 days past expiration causes the permit to be treated as expired under this provision. Tenants who believe a landlord is operating without a valid permit can contact the City of Barstow's relevant enforcement office to inquire about permit status or file a complaint. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Barstow's rental regulations can help explain what options may be available when a landlord's permit is not in good standing.
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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