Westland requires every non-owner-occupied rental dwelling to register with the Building Department, pay annual fees, and pass a periodic inspection before a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
Under Westland Code of Ordinances Chapter 18 (Buildings and Building Regulations), all rental dwellings within the city must be registered with the Building Department prior to occupancy and renewed annually. The owner files a registration form identifying the property, the owner of record, and a local agent for service of process if the owner resides outside Wayne County. Each unit must pass an interior and exterior inspection conducted on a rotating cycle (typically every two to four years) covering smoke detectors, egress, electrical, plumbing, heating, and structural items in the property maintenance code. Upon passing, the city issues a Certificate of Compliance that must be posted or available for tenant review. Operating an unregistered rental or one without a current certificate is a municipal civil infraction and may also block utility transfers.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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