Troy, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 82-A Rental and Dwelling Inspection and Enforcement § 5
Registry of Owners and Premises
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1) A registry of owners and premises shall be maintained by the Director of Building and Zoning or his authorized representatives and employees. 2) The owner(s) of a multiple family dwelling or rooming house which contains any apartment(s) or unit(s) which will be offered to rent, let, or to hire, for more than six months of a calendar year, shall register their names and places of residence or usual places of business and the location of the premises regulated by this Chapter with the Director of Building and Zoning or his authorized representatives or employees. The owners shall complete this registry within sixty days following the day on which any part of the premises is offered for occupancy. 3) If the premises are managed or operated by an agent, the agent's name and place of business shall be placed with the name of the owner in the registry. Any change in agency status shall be immediately reported to the Director of Building and Zoning or his authorized representatives or employees. 4) If there is a transfer of ownership or a transfer of management by an agent, the new owner(s) shall register their names and places of residence or usual places of business and the location of the premises regulated by this Chapter with the Director of Building and Zoning or his authorized representatives or employees. This registration shall be completed within sixty days following the date of the transfer of ownership. 5) The owner(s) of a multiple family dwelling or rooming house shall pay an initial registration fee of $50 per premises. (Rev. 03-23-09; Effective: 07-01-09)
Troy, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 82-A § 5 establishes a registry of rental property owners and premises maintained by the Director of Building and Zoning. Owners of multi-family dwellings or rooming houses that are offered for rent for more than six months in a calendar year must register their names, contact information, and property location within sixty days of offering any unit for occupancy. If a property is managed by an agent, that agent's information must also be included, and any changes in ownership or management must be reported promptly. An initial registration fee of $50 per premises applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Troy, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 82-A § 5, operators of multi-family dwellings or rooming houses generally complete registration with the Director of Building and Zoning within sixty days of first offering a unit for rent, paying the $50 initial registration fee per premises. Compliant operators also ensure that any managing agent's name and business address are included in the registry, and they report changes in ownership or agency status to the Director without delay. When ownership transfers, the incoming owner typically registers their own information within sixty days of the transfer date to remain in compliance with this Chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Troy, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 82-A § 5 gives tenants an indirect protection by requiring that their landlord's identity and contact information — as well as any property manager's details — be on file with the city's Director of Building and Zoning. If a tenant is unable to identify who owns or manages their building, the registry maintained under this provision may be a resource for locating that information through the city. Tenants who believe their landlord has failed to register as required by § 5 may consider contacting the Troy Building and Zoning department or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available.
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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