Southfield — Ch. 105 Registration and Inspection of Multiple Family Residential Dwellings § 8.708
Violation and penalties
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(1) A violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a municipal civil infraction and shall be subject to the relief provided for municipal civil infractions under chapter 15 of the City Code. (2) In addition, any use or activity in violation of the terms of this chapter is hereby declared to be a nuisance per se and may be abated by order of any court of competent jurisdiction. (3) The city, in addition to other remedies as set forth herein, may cause to be instituted any appropriate action or proceeding to vacate the premises or any dwelling unit in accordance with the provisions of applicable codes, and/or to prevent, abate or restrain the nuisance violation.
Southfield Ch. 105 § 8.708 establishes that any violation of the chapter's registration and inspection requirements for multiple-family residential dwellings is treated as a municipal civil infraction, making the violating party subject to the remedies available under Chapter 15 of the City Code. Beyond civil infraction penalties, any non-compliant use or activity is automatically classified as a nuisance per se, meaning no additional proof of harm is required for a court to recognize it as such. The city retains authority to pursue court orders to vacate premises or dwelling units, and to take other legal steps to stop or remedy the violation.
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Under Southfield Ch. 105 § 8.708, operators of multiple-family residential dwellings who fail to comply with the chapter's registration and inspection requirements face exposure on multiple fronts simultaneously: civil infraction proceedings under Chapter 15 of the City Code, nuisance abatement actions in court, and potentially city-initiated proceedings to vacate individual units or entire premises. Compliant operators generally maintain current registrations, cooperate with scheduled inspections, and promptly address any deficiencies identified during the inspection process. Keeping thorough records of registration filings and inspection outcomes is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance.
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Southfield Ch. 105 § 8.708 gives tenants important context about the consequences landlords face for failing to meet the chapter's registration and inspection obligations — violations can result in civil infractions, court-ordered nuisance abatement, and even city-initiated proceedings to vacate a building or unit. Tenants who believe their building is out of compliance with Chapter 105 may consider contacting the City of Southfield's relevant code enforcement office to report concerns or inquire about a property's registration status. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand how this provision's enforcement mechanisms might be relevant to their situation.
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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