Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. VII Requirements for Control of Bed Bugs in Rental Dwellings § 22-7-3
Misdemeanor violation; continuing violation; penalties for conviction thereof
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(a) Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00, or by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both at the discretion of the court. (b) Each day that a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense and may be punished accordingly.
Detroit's Ch. 22 Art. VII § 22-7-3 establishes that any person who violates the bed bug control requirements for rental dwellings can be convicted of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, a court may impose a fine of up to $500, imprisonment of up to 90 days, or both. Critically, each day a violation persists is treated as a distinct, separately punishable offense, meaning penalties can accumulate rapidly over time.
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Under § 22-7-3, property owners and managers who fail to comply with Detroit's bed bug control requirements face misdemeanor exposure, with fines up to $500 and potential jail time per offense. Because each day of non-compliance constitutes a separate violation, a prolonged failure to address bed bug conditions can result in compounding penalties. Operators who stay current with the inspection, treatment, and notification duties outlined in Ch. 22 Art. VII generally reduce their exposure to these escalating consequences.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-7-3 of Detroit's Ch. 22 Art. VII gives the legal system tools to hold landlords criminally accountable for failing to meet bed bug control obligations in rental dwellings. Tenants who believe their landlord is in violation may consider reporting the condition to the appropriate local code enforcement authority, which can trigger an investigation and potential prosecution. Tenant-rights organizations in Detroit can help renters understand what documentation to gather and what reporting channels are available under this article.
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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