Newbie - Licenses - fines

[Vera J.]

I have already learned a lot just by reading some of the interesting comments.

But here's the thing...I have had a duplex for say about 14 years. For the first 9 yrs I lived in the bottom half with a tenant up stairs (rented it twice). And was told that since I lived in the apartment I didn't need a license. MY mom needed care. I moved back with mom and after her passing I inherited her house (no mortgage) I stayed. That was in 2011. Then I rented the bottom half after 3 years of vacancy. In 2013 I got married and am soon to be moving into another house. I'm just learning about the licenses that I have to have (and should have had). Im frighten about the fines I'll get for not having these licenses. I want to now rent the (no mortgage home) since i'll be leaving it soon.

Also the elephant in the room your comments on section 8...remember I'm still a newbie.