Livonia — Ch. 5.42 Rental Dwellings (Hotels, Lodginghouses, Roominghouses) § 5.42.070
License—Issuance conditions
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Upon the filing with the city clerk of a proper application together with the required fee, and upon the filing with the clerk of written reports from the health department, bureau of inspection, the fire department and the police department recommending the issuance of such license, the city clerk is authorized to issue to the applicant in the name of the city a license subject to the provisions of this chapter and the regulations authorized herein.
Under Livonia Ch. 5.42 Rental Dwellings § 5.42.070, a rental dwelling license may be issued only after a complete application and the required fee have been submitted to the city clerk, and after written recommendations in favor of issuance have been received from four city departments: the health department, the bureau of inspection, the fire department, and the police department. All four agencies must affirmatively recommend the license before the city clerk is authorized to act. The license, once issued, remains subject to all other provisions and regulations within Chapter 5.42.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of hotels, lodginghouses, or roominghouses in Livonia should be aware that § 5.42.070 establishes a multi-agency clearance process before a license can be issued. A compliant operator typically ensures that the application is complete, the fee is paid, and that the property is in a condition that would support favorable written reports from the health department, bureau of inspection, fire department, and police department. Coordinating inspections and addressing any deficiencies before submitting the application is a common practice among operators seeking timely licensure under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5.42.070 of Livonia's rental dwelling ordinance means that any hotel, lodginghouse, or roominghouse operating in the city should hold a license that was issued only after health, inspection, fire, and police departments all recommended its issuance. Tenants who have concerns about whether their building is properly licensed may inquire with the Livonia city clerk's office or contact the relevant city departments named in this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options may be available if a rental dwelling appears to be operating without a properly issued license under Chapter 5.42.
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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