Farmington Hills — Ch. 7 Art. VIII Single-Family Rental Dwellings § 7-346
Term and revocation of certificate of compliance
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Unless revoked, a certificate of compliance shall be valid for a period of three (3) years from the date it is issued and until the next code official inspects and issues a new certificate of compliance at which time the preceding certificate expires. The code official may revoke a certificate of compliance if an inspection reveals violations of this article or upon a determination that the owner is otherwise not in compliance with any provision of this article.
Under Farmington Hills Ch. 7 Art. VIII § 7-346, a certificate of compliance issued for a single-family rental dwelling remains valid for three years from its issuance date, or until a new certificate is issued following a subsequent inspection, whichever comes first. The code official holds authority to revoke a certificate at any time if an inspection uncovers violations of the article or if the owner is found to be out of compliance with any of its provisions. Revocation effectively removes the property's standing as a compliant rental unit under this article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-346, compliant operators of single-family rental dwellings in Farmington Hills generally maintain awareness of their certificate's three-year validity window and prepare for periodic code official inspections well in advance of expiration. Because a certificate can be revoked mid-term if violations are discovered or if the owner falls out of compliance with any part of Ch. 7 Art. VIII, operators typically address maintenance and code issues on an ongoing basis rather than only at inspection time. Keeping records of repairs and correspondence with the code official can support a showing of continuous compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-346 of Farmington Hills Ch. 7 Art. VIII establishes that the rental property where a tenant lives should be covered by a valid certificate of compliance, and that the code official can revoke that certificate if violations are found. Tenants who believe their unit has conditions that may violate the article can contact the Farmington Hills code enforcement office to inquire about the property's certificate status or to report potential violations. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help explain what options may be available when a property's certificate is at issue.
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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