Lansing — Ch. 1460 Rental Properties (§§ 1460.44–1460.52) § 1460.47
Warrants
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(a) General. In a nonemergency situation, if the registered owner, registered agent or occupant demands a warrant for inspection of the premises, the Manager of Code Compliance shall obtain a warrant for inspection from a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) Preparation of Warrant. The Manager of Code Compliance shall prepare the warrant, stating the address of the structure to be inspected, the nature of the inspection, as defined in this Code or other applicable codes or statutes, and the reasons for the inspection. It shall be appropriate and sufficient to set forth the basis for inspection established in Section 1460.45 (Inspections). If the warrant is issued pursuant to Section 1460.45 , it shall state that it is for the purposes set forth in 1460.45 . (c) Warrant Shall be Issued. If the court finds that the warrant is in proper form and in accordance with this Code, it shall be issued forthwith. (d) Emergency. In the event of an emergency, no warrant shall be required.
Section 1460.47 of Lansing's Rental Properties Code governs the use of inspection warrants in non-emergency situations. When a registered owner, registered agent, or occupant refuses entry and demands a warrant, the Manager of Code Compliance is required to obtain one from a court before proceeding with an inspection. The warrant must specify the address, the nature and reasons for the inspection, and reference the applicable authority under § 1460.45. In genuine emergencies, however, no warrant is required before an inspection may occur.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1460.47, property owners and registered agents in Lansing have the right to demand a warrant before allowing a non-emergency inspection of their rental property. A compliant operator generally keeps registration current and understands that invoking this right triggers a formal court process in which the Manager of Code Compliance prepares and seeks a warrant citing § 1460.45 as the basis. Operators should be aware that emergency situations are explicitly exempted from the warrant requirement under § 1460.47(d).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1460.47 recognizes that occupants — not just owners — may demand a warrant before a non-emergency inspection takes place, giving tenants a meaningful procedural right under Lansing's Rental Properties Code. If an occupant makes such a demand, the Manager of Code Compliance must go to court to obtain a properly prepared warrant before entering. Tenants who want to understand how this right interacts with their specific lease or living situation may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Lansing's Ch. 1460 framework.
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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