Dearborn requires all residential rental properties to register with the city and undergo periodic inspections under Chapter 11 of the city code.
The City of Dearborn operates a Rental Housing Certification Program that requires owners of one- and two-family rental dwellings, as well as multi-family buildings, to register each rental unit with the Building and Safety Division. Properties must pass a code compliance inspection before a Certificate of Compliance is issued, and certificates are typically valid for two to four years depending on the inspection findings. Registration fees apply per unit, and failure to register or maintain a valid certificate may result in civil infractions and inability to legally collect rent. Inspectors check smoke detectors, egress, electrical, plumbing, heating, and general habitability standards under the International Property Maintenance Code adopted by Michigan.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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