A South Florida property owner is raising concerns about fees landlords in North Lauderdale are required to pay for inspections he says the city isn’t performing.

Evan Slatkin, who owns a rental property in the city, pays an annual $63.60 fee to renew his rental license. That includes $32 specifically designated for an inspection. But despite paying the fee year after year, he says the city has refused to conduct the inspections.

“How are you charging for something you’re not performing?” Slatkin asked. “To charge them, for something they’re not doing, just doesn’t add up.”

Slatkin says the city did complete an initial inspection of his property in 2021, but none since. He shared with NBC6 emails from a North Lauderdale code compliance officer.

In the exchange, the officer explained th

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