Do you or most landlords comply with the city ordinance to get their properties inspected & registered by the city?

I did post the 'Demand to Comply' which he ignored, so now I can post the 'Notice to Terminate' and wait another 10 days.Yes, I have the notice of violations from the city and body cam from the officer. 

Div. 1996)".Increases must comply with rent control. 

They made it sound like it was something easy to comply with, but if anyone who is a beneficial owner has their ID expire or they move, you have 30 days to re-submit the paperwork.  

If you are able to manage it yourself, I think you will get a lot of very helpful education in real estate by spending a least a year or two doing that.You'll be able to work with property managers a lot better if you've done the work yourself for a bit, and it also helps to get familiar with the various laws and regulations you have to comply with as the owner, even if you do have a property manager in place (e.g., the new RI rental registry and associated lead paint inspections/certificates).It's up to you whether you're able to do it, but I think you'll get a lot out of the experience if you can try it for a year or two.

If you control how they perform tasks, set their hours, or provide tools, they should likely be a W-2 employee, requiring you to withhold taxes and comply with payroll regulations.

That said, complying with local ordinances and ensuring the lot isn’t in a restricted area will be key.

It only takes a few minutes to comply, and this way, you don’t have to worry about any decision they finalize on later.

Ask specifically what is needed to comply. 

Renting a garden unit, for instance, could generate $1,200/month but must comply with city codes to avoid fines.4.