Fox Lake CHAPTER 2 HOUSING REGULATIONS § 6-2-7-11
FEES
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A. The owner or person in charge of a rental dwelling shall pay the fees for inspections and reinspections as hereinafter set forth: 1. Houses and each apartment $50.00 each 2. Hotel and motel rooms 10.00 each 3. Studio apartments 20.00 each 4. Second reinspection 25.00 5. Third reinspection 50.00 B. Once a house or an apartment has met the criteria established by this section 6-2-7 and a certificate of compliance issued for such house or apartment, then the fee for subsequent inspections shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00) for each house and each apartment. (Ord. 2016-07, 2-9-2016)
Fox Lake Housing Regulations § 6-2-7-11 establishes a schedule of fees that must be paid for housing inspections and reinspections of rental properties. Initial inspection fees vary by property type, ranging from $10 for hotel and motel rooms to $50 for houses and standard apartments, with studio apartments set at $20. Reinspection fees escalate with each additional visit, and once a property has earned a certificate of compliance under § 6-2-7, future inspections are charged at a reduced flat rate of $25 per unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 6-2-7-11, compliant rental property operators budget for and promptly pay the applicable inspection fee based on their property type — $50 for houses and standard apartments, $20 for studios, and $10 for hotel or motel rooms. Operators who address violations before reinspection avoid the escalating reinspection fees of $25 for a second visit and $50 for a third. Once a certificate of compliance has been issued under § 6-2-7, operators benefit from a reduced $25 flat fee for all subsequent inspections on that unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 6-2-7-11 is part of Fox Lake's broader rental housing inspection framework under § 6-2-7, which is designed to ensure rental units meet established habitability criteria. Tenants may find it useful to know that the inspection and reinspection fee structure creates a financial incentive for owners to bring units into compliance quickly. Tenants who have concerns about whether required inspections are being conducted or whether a certificate of compliance has been issued can inquire with the Fox Lake municipal offices or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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