Beardstown — Ch. 5 Art. VIII Rental Housing Inspection § 5-97
Registration fee
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Each landlord shall pay a registration fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each rental unit, per year, required to be registered under this article.
Under Beardstown Ch. 5 Art. VIII § 5-97, rental property owners are required to pay an annual registration fee of $5.00 for each rental unit that must be registered under the Rental Housing Inspection article. This fee applies on a per-unit, per-year basis and is a condition of compliance with the local registration program. The provision establishes a straightforward flat-rate structure tied directly to the number of registerable units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5-97, compliant operators calculate their total annual registration fee by multiplying $5.00 by the number of rental units subject to registration under Ch. 5 Art. VIII. Keeping accurate records of the unit count and submitting payment on time each year are the hallmarks of a landlord in good standing with this requirement. Operators generally track registration deadlines alongside other annual compliance obligations to avoid lapses.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5-97 establishes that landlords are obligated to register their rental units with the city and pay the associated annual fee, which is part of Beardstown's broader Rental Housing Inspection program designed to maintain oversight of rental housing. If a tenant has reason to believe their unit has not been properly registered as required under Ch. 5 Art. VIII, they may consider contacting the appropriate Beardstown municipal office to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand how the local registration program may relate to their housing situation.
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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