Detroit requires rental property registration and inspection through the BSEED rental inspection program. All residential rental properties must obtain a Certificate of Compliance before tenants can legally occupy the unit.
Detroit City Code requires all residential rental properties to register with BSEED and obtain a Certificate of Compliance through the rental inspection program. Property owners must schedule an inspection of each rental unit, which examines structural integrity, electrical systems, plumbing, heating, fire safety, and habitability standards. Certificates of Compliance must be renewed periodically. The lead-based paint ordinance requires additional disclosure and inspection for properties built before 1978. Detroit's rental registration program was strengthened in 2017 to address substandard housing conditions. Property owners must pay inspection fees and maintain compliance with the housing code. The program aims to ensure all Detroit rental housing meets minimum health and safety standards.
Operating a rental property without a Certificate of Compliance can result in fines of $250 to $500 per unit per violation. Repeat offenders face escalating fines and potential criminal misdemeanor charges. Tenants in non-compliant units may withhold rent under Michigan's rent withholding statute (MCL 125.530).
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