Who is in Charge for the Fee from the Association

[Kathleen Park]

This is regarding a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhome in the Chicago west suburb area. The townhome association charges a $100 fee annually under the name of the Tenant Administration Program (TAP), regardless of whether I have a new lease with new tenants or a renewed lease with the same tenants as the previous year.

Who should be responsible for this fee: the landlord or the tenants?

I have been paying the fee for my tenants so far, but I am now curious whether this charge could be the tenants' responsibility. Could you share your experiences if you have encountered a similar situation? If so, what is a good way to ask my tenants to cover the fee?

Thank you for your time in advance.