Livonia — Ch. 5.42 Rental Dwellings (Hotels, Lodginghouses, Roominghouses) § 5.42.040
License—Fee payment
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Each application for license shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by Section 5.03.170 of this Code. Such fees shall be paid to the city treasurer and shall become a part of the general fund of the city. A license shall not be issued for rental dwellings with outstanding bills or liabilities to the city, including all fees as required by this chapter.
Under Livonia Ch. 5.42 § 5.42.040, anyone applying for a rental dwelling license must submit the applicable fee at the time of application, with payment going to the city treasurer and deposited into the city's general fund. Critically, the provision establishes that a license will not be issued to any rental dwelling that has outstanding bills or liabilities owed to the city, including unpaid fees required under this chapter. This creates a financial clearance requirement as a condition of licensure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of hotels, lodginghouses, and roominghouses in Livonia should be aware that under § 5.42.040, the license application fee set by Section 5.03.170 must accompany every application — no application is complete without it. Compliant operators also ensure that all outstanding city bills, fees, and liabilities are resolved before submitting or renewing a license application, since any unresolved financial obligations to the city will block issuance of the license. Keeping a clear account with the city treasurer is a standard part of maintaining lawful rental operations under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants residing in hotels, lodginghouses, or roominghouses in Livonia may find § 5.42.040 relevant when questions arise about whether their building holds a valid rental dwelling license. Because this provision bars license issuance when a property has outstanding city debts or unpaid fees, an unlicensed status could signal unresolved financial or compliance issues with the property. Tenants who have concerns about their building's licensing status can inquire with the City of Livonia directly, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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