Highwood ARTICLE C. RENTAL PROPERTY SAFETY § 10-2C-5
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A. Fees Established: The fee schedule to offset the city's implementation and administration costs shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this code. B. Exemptions: Owners who own residential rental property which is subject to the provisions of this article, but reside in their own building, shall not be required to pay a unit fee for the unit in which they reside, as such unit is exempt from inspection. (Ord. 2003-O-75, 12-16-2003; amd. Ord. 07-O-4, 2-6-2007)
Highwood ARTICLE C. RENTAL PROPERTY SAFETY § 10-2C-5 establishes that rental property owners are subject to a fee schedule, referenced in section 3-2A-1 of the city code, designed to cover the city's costs of implementing and administering the rental property safety program. An exemption exists for owner-occupants: if a property owner lives in the same building they rent out, the unit the owner personally occupies is exempt from inspection and therefore not subject to the per-unit fee. This provision balances cost recovery for the city with a practical carve-out for small landlords who share their building with tenants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 10-2C-5, property owners operating residential rentals in Highwood are generally expected to pay fees according to the schedule set out in section 3-2A-1 to help fund the city's inspection and administration program. Compliant operators typically confirm which of their units are subject to fees and ensure timely payment for each applicable unit. Owner-occupants should document their residency in the building, as § 10-2C-5(B) provides that the unit they personally occupy is exempt from both inspection and the associated fee.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
§ 10-2C-5 is primarily a fee and exemption provision directed at property owners, but it is part of Highwood's broader rental property safety framework, which is designed to protect tenants through regular inspections. Tenants can note that the inspection program is funded by these fees, and if a building appears to be avoiding required participation, a tenant-rights organization or the city's administrative office may be able to clarify whether the property is properly enrolled. Tenants who have questions about whether their building is subject to the inspection requirements under ARTICLE C can consult local housing resources or the city of Highwood directly.
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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