Highland — Ch. 33 Art. VI Landlord Registration § 33-197
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The owner of a residential rental structure shall register the residential rental structure with the city by completing (on forms supplied by the city) a written application for registration, and filing the application for registration with the building and zoning department of the city. The application for registration shall state, concerning the residential rental structure, (1) Its address, (2) A description of the structure, (3) The number of rental units in the structure, and (4) The name, mailing address, and telephone number of each owner of the structure. If an owner is a business entity that has its own separate legal existence, rather than a natural person, then the application shall provide the name, phone number and address of a natural person that is the controlling individual of that entity - in no event shall compliance consist of the name of another company or non-natural persons and the application for registration shall also state the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the person responsible for the maintenance of the residential rental structure.
Highland's Ch. 33 Art. VI § 33-197 requires that every owner of a residential rental structure register that property with the city by submitting a written application to the building and zoning department. The application must include the property's address, a structural description, the number of rental units, and contact information for each owner. When ownership is held by a business entity rather than an individual, the registration must also identify a natural person who controls that entity—another company or non-human entity cannot satisfy this requirement—and must name the person responsible for the property's maintenance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Highland Ch. 33 Art. VI § 33-197, compliant residential rental property owners obtain the city's official registration form, complete it with the required property and ownership details, and file it with the building and zoning department. Operators who hold title through an LLC, corporation, or other business entity ensure that a named, identifiable natural person is listed as the controlling individual—not simply the entity's name or another company. Owners also designate and list a specific natural person responsible for maintenance, keeping that contact information current and accurate on file with the city.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Highland Ch. 33 Art. VI § 33-197 establishes a public registration requirement that gives tenants a way to identify who owns and is responsible for maintaining their rental property. If a tenant cannot locate valid registration information for their building, that may indicate a landlord's non-compliance with this provision, which could be raised with the city's building and zoning department. Tenants who have difficulty identifying a responsible property owner or maintenance contact may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on how this registration requirement intersects with their 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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