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Board waives some late rental-registration fees and enforces others after owner appearances
Summary
The board waived late fees for owners who provided reasons or affidavits and enforced fees for no-shows; staff instructed owners to file affidavits for vacant properties and to obtain required permits to avoid fines.
During the March 26 meeting Hammond staff and board members resolved a number of late rental-registration matters, waiving fees in several cases where owners presented mitigating circumstances and enforcing fees where owners did not appear.
Martin Flores spoke on behalf of his son (the owner) and explained an emergency trip to Mexico prevented timely registration; the board waived the late fee for 256–58 Williams (two units). Maricela Correa Montero said she missed registration in 2025 while in Mexico and the board waived the late fee for 7224 Marshall after she provided an explanation. For 7542 Missouri, owner Michael Starcevich said the property was vacant after his purchase and the board asked him to file an affidavit asserting vacancy for 2025 so staff can process a waiver. Where owners did not appear (for example, 1637 River Drive) the board moved to enforce late fees.
Board members reminded owners that the mailed cards are a courtesy and that registrations must be completed between January 1 and April 15 to avoid penalties; staff said affidavits and documentation will be required to support some waivers.
