Rental inspection and registration ordinances are created in response to issues such as blight, public safety, overcrowding and nuisance. Their specifics vary: there may be a per-unit fee, an annual registration requirement, a staggered inspection schedule, or a complaint-based system. Many times the fees charged for running these programs exceed their actual cost, though most courts require that fees reasonably reflect the actual costs of providing a service.
NAA is opposed to ordinances that place an unnecessary financial hardship on apartment owners, infringe on personal privacy rights, and single out multifamily rental housing while excepting other property types. Should you require more information about this issue, please contact us at 703/518-6141.