To evict the landlord has to give yet another notice: SEC. 165.10. JUST CAUSE ENFORCEMENT FEE.

A. Paying the Fee

Every landlord must pay $31.05 each year for every rental unit they own. This is called the “Just Cause Enforcement Fee.”

• The payment is due on January 1 each year.

• If it’s not paid by February 28, it’s late.

• If a landlord doesn’t pay on time, they are “delinquent” and must pay an extra penalty (the Department decides how much).

B. Rules Before Collecting Rent

A landlord cannot ask for or take rent from tenants until they:

1. Pay the fee (and any late penalties, if they apply).

2. Get a valid registration statement from the Department.

3. Give the tenant a copy of the registration statement, or post it somewhere easy to see on the property.

C. Exceptions

If the Department believes a landlord had a good reason for not paying on time, it can choose to cancel the penalties or fines. The Department can also make additional rules to enforce this law.