Livonia — Ch. 5.42 Rental Dwellings (Hotels, Lodginghouses, Roominghouses) § 5.42.030
License—Application—Contents required
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Application for such license shall be made in writing to the city clerk, upon a form provided for that purpose, and shall be filed with the clerk. Such application shall include: A. The applicant's name and address; B. His interests in the building and the location thereof; C. The name and address of the owner of record of the building and premises; D. If applicant is a partnership, the names and addresses of the partners; E. If applicant is a corporation, the names and addresses of the officers thereof; F. A list of the rooms, suites or beds therein indicating the size of such rooms, number of beds in each room, sanitary facilities, and the maximum number of persons to whom it is desired to rent said premises when rented at full occupancy; G. The names, ages and relationship of all persons occupying the building as members of the family and description of the accommodations available for such family occupancy; and H. Such other information as may be required by the regulations authorized in Section 5.42.120 of this chapter.
Section 5.42.030 of Livonia's Rental Dwellings ordinance establishes what information must be included when someone applies for a license to operate a hotel, lodginghouse, or roominghouse. The written application, submitted to the city clerk on an official form, must cover the applicant's identity and ownership interest, details about any partnership or corporate structure, a room-by-room inventory of the rental space, and information about any family members living on the premises. The provision also allows additional information requirements to be set by regulations authorized elsewhere in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a license under § 5.42.030 generally prepare a complete written application on the city clerk's official form before beginning operations. A compliant application typically includes full ownership and entity information, a detailed room inventory specifying room sizes, bed counts, sanitary facilities, and maximum occupancy, as well as a description of any family accommodations on site. Operators also stay attentive to any supplemental requirements issued under Section 5.42.120, which may expand what the application must contain.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5.42.030 requires that anyone operating a rental dwelling such as a roominghouse or lodginghouse in Livonia hold a license backed by a detailed application on file with the city clerk. Tenants who have questions about whether their building is properly licensed may request public records from the city clerk's office or contact local housing authorities to verify compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available if a landlord appears to be operating without a valid license under this chapter.
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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