Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. X Right to Counsel in Eviction Proceedings § 22-10-6
Community meeting required
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(a) Following the establishment of the programs described by Section 22-10-4 of this Code, the Coordinator shall hold one community meeting each year to receive recommendations and feedback about such programs. (b) Such meeting may be in-person, virtual, or a hybrid of in-person and virtual meeting and shall be open to the public. The Coordinator shall provide notice of such meeting, no less than 30 days before such meeting, by; (1) Posting at the 36th District Court in English, Spanish, and Arabic; (2) Posting in public areas in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center designated for posting official notices in English, Spanish, and Arabic; (3) Outreach through local media to the general public; and (4) Posting to each designated organization, the Offices of the Mayor and City Council Members, the Chief Judge of 36th District Court and Chief Judge of the Real Estate Division of the 36th District Court, and community-based housing organizations funded by the City of Detroit. (c) The community meeting shall provide for discussion, dialogue, or comment among participants at which members of the public are able to provide public comment. (d) The Coordinator shall cause a record of such meeting to be produced and shall post such record online no later than 45 days after the community meeting.
Under Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. X Right to Counsel in Eviction Proceedings § 22-10-6, the designated Coordinator is required to hold at least one public community meeting per year to gather feedback on the right-to-counsel programs established under this article. The meeting may be held in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format, and advance notice must be given at least 30 days beforehand through multilingual postings at the 36th District Court, the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, local media outreach, and direct notification to designated organizations and city officials. After the meeting, the Coordinator must produce and post a record of the proceedings online within 45 days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Detroit should be aware that § 22-10-6 of Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. X Right to Counsel in Eviction Proceedings establishes an annual public forum where community members can comment on the city's eviction-related right-to-counsel programs. Compliant operators generally stay informed about these meetings, which are publicly noticed at least 30 days in advance through multilingual postings and media outreach, as the feedback gathered may influence how those programs evolve. Attending or monitoring the posted meeting records — available online within 45 days of each meeting — can help property managers understand how the city's eviction assistance landscape may shift.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. X Right to Counsel in Eviction Proceedings § 22-10-6 gives members of the public, including tenants, the right to attend and provide comment at an annual community meeting focused on the city's right-to-counsel programs for eviction proceedings. Notice of the meeting must be posted at least 30 days in advance in English, Spanish, and Arabic at the 36th District Court and the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, among other channels, making it accessible to a broad range of residents. Tenants who want to learn more about their rights or share experiences with these programs may also review the official meeting record, which must be posted online within 45 days of the meeting, or connect with community-based housing organizations for additional guidance.
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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