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# Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania

 September 25, 2020

## Lawrence, MA

The City of Lawrence, Mass., has amended its property registration ordinance to include an annual fee increase of $500 (previously $100). It should be noted that the total amount includes four quarterly inspection fees.

[Visit the city website](https://www.cityoflawrence.com/).

Salem, OH

The City of Salem, Ohio, has enacted property registration requirements within 90 days of vacancy or 30 days of municipal notification. Annual registration is enforced utilizing the following escalating fee structure:

- **Initial:** $200
- **First Renewal:** $500
- **Subsequent Renewals:** $1,000

[Visit the city website](https://cityofsalemohio.org/).

## Derry Township, PA

Derry Township, Pa., has amended its property registration program to no longer require default pre-filing. Registration will now be required 30 days from LP/NOD filing and renewals will be enforced on a semi-annual basis (previously annual).

[Visit the township website](https://www.derrytownship.org/).

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[Cass City, MI Enacts Property Registration Ordinance](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/property-registration-mi-il-al)

Cass City, MI The village of Cass City, Mich. has enacted a property registration requirement within 30 days of vacancy. The program will require annual registration accompanied by a fee of $25.00.

[Read More](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/property-registration-mi-il-al)

[Durand, MI Enacts Property Registration Ordinance](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/property-registration-mi-ca-pa-mn)

Durand, MI The city of Durand, Mich. has enacted a property registration requirement within 15 days of foreclosure filing or vacancy. The program will require annual registration accompanied by a fee…

[Read More](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/property-registration-mi-ca-pa-mn)

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