St. Clair Shores — Ch. 8 Art. VII Inspection of Residential Rental Properties § 8-310
Bonds
Operative Text
The Building Division shall have the authority to require submission of a cash or surety bond in an amount equal to 150 percent of the estimated cost of repairs as determined by the Building Official prior to issuance of a conditional certificate of approval or in the event the department agrees to extend the time for compliance or in the event the inspection of the premises, buildings or structures after the time set forth for compliance has expired reveals that all the deficiencies have not been corrected. The bond or any moneys deposited as same shall be refunded within 30 days after certificate of approval is issued.
Under St. Clair Shores Ch. 8 Art. VII § 8-310, the Building Division may require a property owner to post a cash or surety bond—set at 150 percent of the Building Official's estimated repair cost—before issuing a conditional certificate of approval, when granting a compliance extension, or when an inspection reveals that required repairs remain incomplete after the compliance deadline. Once a full certificate of approval is issued, the bond or deposited funds must be returned to the owner within 30 days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to St. Clair Shores § 8-310 should be prepared to post a cash or surety bond equal to 150 percent of the Building Official's estimated repair costs if they receive a conditional certificate, request a compliance extension, or fail to complete all required repairs by the stated deadline. Maintaining accurate records of repair timelines and completion documentation helps support a timely bond refund, which the division must issue within 30 days of a full certificate of approval being granted.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
St. Clair Shores § 8-310 establishes a financial accountability mechanism that requires landlords to post a substantial bond when repairs remain unfinished or when compliance deadlines are extended, which can signal to tenants that outstanding deficiencies have been formally identified by the Building Division. Tenants who are aware of unresolved code violations at their property may contact the St. Clair Shores Building Division to inquire about inspection status or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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