Mich. Comp. Laws § § 125.532
Violations; recording; notice; serious and imminent hazard; order to correct, reasonable time; reinspection; notice to department of health and human services; "serious and imminent hazard" defined.
Operative Text
Sec. 132. (1) If, on inspection, the premises or any part of the premises are found to be in violation of any provision of this act, the enforcing agency shall record the violation in the registry of owners and premises. (2) The enforcing agency shall notify the owner in writing of the violation. The enforcing agency shall notify the occupant in writing of the violation only if the violation constitutes a serious and imminent hazard to the health or safety of the occupant. The notice must state the date of the inspection, the name of the inspector, the nature of the violation, the specific section of this act that was violated, whether the violation constitutes a serious and imminent hazard to the health or safety of the occupants, and the time within which the correction must be completed. The notice required under this subsection must be provided in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice of the violation to the owner and the occupant. (3) If an inspector determines that a violation constitutes a serious and imminent hazard to the health or safety of the occupants, under circumstances where the premises cannot be vacated, the enforcing agency shall order the violation corrected within the shortest reasonable time. The owner shall notify the enforcing agency of having begun compliance within 3 days. All other violations must be corrected within a reasonable time. (4) The enforcing agency shall reinspect after a reasonable time to ascertain whether the violation has been corrected. (5) If an inspector determines that a violation constitutes a serious and imminent hazard to the health or safety of the occupants, the enforcing agency shall notify the department of health and human services within 48 hours. The notice must state the date of the inspection, the name of the inspector, the nature of the violation, the specific section of this act that was violated, whether the violation constitutes a serious and imminent hazard to the health or safety of the occupants, and the time within which the correction must be completed. The department of health and human services shall check the address of the premises against the list of rent-vendored family independence program recipients. (6) As used in this section, "serious and imminent hazard" means a dangerous condition in a premises that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious bodily harm to the occupants of the premises if that dangerous condition is not immediately corrected by the owner.
Under MCL § 125.532, when a housing inspector finds a code violation, the enforcing agency is required to log it in an official registry and notify the property owner in writing. If the violation rises to the level of a "serious and imminent hazard" — meaning a dangerous condition that could reasonably cause death or serious bodily harm if not immediately corrected — the occupant must also be notified in writing, and the enforcing agency must alert the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services within 48 hours. The agency is then obligated to reinspect after a reasonable period to confirm whether the violation has been corrected, and owners facing serious hazards must begin compliance and notify the agency within three days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should understand that under MCL § 125.532, any violation found during an inspection is recorded in a public registry of owners and premises, creating a documented compliance history. When a serious and imminent hazard is identified, compliant operators begin corrective action immediately and notify the enforcing agency within the three-day window specified by the statute. Maintaining thorough records of repairs, contractor communications, and agency correspondence helps demonstrate timely compliance during reinspection.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 125.532 establishes that tenants have a right to written notice from the enforcing agency when an inspection uncovers a condition that constitutes a serious and imminent hazard to their health or safety. If a tenant believes their home has such a dangerous condition, they may contact their local housing enforcing agency to request an inspection, and if a hazard is confirmed, the agency is required to notify the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services within 48 hours. Tenants who are unsure about their rights or the status of a violation recorded under this provision may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.
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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