Macomb — Ch. 13 Housing § 13-8
Inspection
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(a) Every dwelling subject to this article shall be inspected systematically for compliance with this article and all other applicable laws. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to: (1) Owner-occupied single-family dwellings. (2) Dwellings, buildings or structures owned and operated by a nursing home facility property licensed by the state. (3) Dwellings, buildings or structures licensed and inspected by the state or federal governmental or other local governmental agency, provided that the inspection is based upon criteria at least as strict as required hereunder and further provided that a copy of the inspection report is filed with the office of building and zoning. (4) Hotels, motels, bed and breakfast establishments. (c) When a nonresidential business or activity, or a state or federally licensed and inspected use occupies a portion of a building or premises which would otherwise be subject to this section, the provisions of this section shall be applicable to the residential and common or public areas of such building or premises.
Macomb Ch. 13 Housing § 13-8 establishes a systematic inspection program for most residential dwellings to verify compliance with local housing standards and other applicable laws. Certain categories of properties are carved out from this requirement, including owner-occupied single-family homes, state-licensed nursing home facilities, state- or federally-inspected properties that meet equivalent standards and share their reports with the building and zoning office, and hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfast establishments. When a building mixes residential and nonresidential uses, the inspection requirement still applies to the residential units and any shared or public areas of that building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Landlords operating rental dwellings in Macomb should be aware that § 13-8 subjects most residential properties to periodic, systematic inspections by local authorities. Compliant operators generally maintain their units and common areas in a condition that meets the standards of Ch. 13 Housing and all other applicable local laws at all times, not just at the moment of inspection. Operators of mixed-use buildings should note that even if a nonresidential portion of the building is separately licensed or inspected, the residential units and shared spaces remain subject to the local inspection program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Macomb Ch. 13 Housing § 13-8, tenants living in covered rental dwellings have the benefit of a systematic local inspection program designed to ensure their homes meet housing code standards. If a tenant believes their unit has not been inspected or that violations exist, they may consider contacting the Macomb office of building and zoning to inquire about inspection records or report concerns. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what the inspection process covers and what options are generally available when housing code issues are identified.
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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