Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.14 § 15.14.070
Inspection fees
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All inspections performed under these sections shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the state sanitary code and recorded on a form approved by the inspectional services department. The director shall charge an inspection fee of $100.00 for buildings containing up three rental units; $200.00 for buildings containing four to six rental units; and $400.00 for buildings containing seven or more rental units. Owners will pay the inspection fee at the time of inspection. The director shall charge a fee of $50.00 for each missed inspection appointment.
Under Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.14 § 15.14.070, rental property inspections must follow state sanitary code standards and be documented on a form approved by the inspectional services department. The city charges a tiered inspection fee based on building size: $100 for buildings with up to three rental units, $200 for four to six units, and $400 for seven or more units. Payment is due at the time of inspection, and a separate $50 fee applies each time a scheduled inspection appointment is missed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.14.070, compliant property owners in Lawrence ensure that the applicable inspection fee — $100, $200, or $400 depending on unit count — is ready to be paid at the time the inspection takes place. Operators also take care to keep scheduled inspection appointments, since each missed appointment triggers an additional $50 charge. Maintaining accurate records of building unit counts helps owners anticipate which fee tier applies to their property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lawrence Code of Ordinances § 15.14.070 establishes a structured inspection process tied to the state sanitary code, which is designed to help ensure rental units meet health and safety standards. Tenants who have concerns about whether required inspections are being conducted or fees are being properly handled may contact the Lawrence inspectional services department directly for information. Tenant-rights organizations in the Lawrence area can also help residents understand how the inspection process under ch. 15.14 relates to their broader housing rights.
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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