Lansing — Ch. 16 Art. XIII Lansing Rental Housing Program § 16-622
Suspension or revocation of license; hearing; appeal
Operative Text
The village clerk may suspend or revoke any residential rental license, on not less than five days' notice to the licensee and after affording the licensee an opportunity for a hearing, whenever the clerk finds that the licensee has failed or refused to correct any violation of any law or regulation applicable to the property, after reasonable notice and opportunity to take corrective action. Any person whose license has been suspended or revoked by the village clerk shall be entitled to an appeal to the mayor. Each day that the building remains occupied without a valid license in effect may result in fines up to $750.00 per day. Each day constitutes a separate violation.
Under Lansing Ch. 16 Art. XIII § 16-622, the village clerk holds authority to suspend or revoke a residential rental license when a licensee has not corrected violations of applicable laws or regulations after being given reasonable notice and a chance to act. Before any suspension or revocation takes effect, the licensee must receive at least five days' notice and an opportunity to be heard. A landlord whose license is suspended or revoked may appeal that decision to the mayor, and if a building continues to be occupied without a valid license, fines of up to $750 per day may be imposed, with each day treated as a separate violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Lansing Ch. 16 Art. XIII § 16-622 generally maintain their residential rental licenses by promptly addressing any cited violations of applicable laws or regulations upon receiving notice from the village clerk. Compliant operators keep records of corrective actions taken in response to inspection findings, so they can demonstrate responsiveness if a suspension or revocation proceeding is initiated. Because each day a building is occupied without a valid license can result in fines up to $750 and constitutes a separate violation, operators typically treat license status as an ongoing compliance priority and are aware of the appeal pathway to the mayor if a license action is taken.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 16-622 of the Lansing Rental Housing Program, tenants have an interest in knowing whether their building holds a valid residential rental license, since the provision establishes that operating without one can trigger daily fines and enforcement action by the village clerk. If a tenant believes their building is being rented without a valid license or that violations have gone uncorrected, they may consider contacting the village clerk's office to inquire about the property's license status. Tenant-rights organizations in the Lansing area can help residents understand what license-related enforcement means for their housing situation and what general options may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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