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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article IV - Maintenance. (125.465...125.488) › Section 125.488 - Scuttles, Bulkheads, Ladders and Stairs in Multiple Dwellings.

125.488 Scuttles, bulkheads, ladders and stairs in multiple dwellings.
Sec. 88.
Scuttles, bulkheads, ladders and stairs. In all multiple dwellings where there are scuttles or bulkheads, they and all stairs or ladders leading thereto shall be easily accessible to all occupants of the building and shall be kept free from incumbrance and ready for use at all times. No scuttle and no bulkhead door shall at any time be locked with a key, but either may be fastened on the inside by movable bolts or hooks.
History:
1917, Act 167, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 2576 ;-- CL 1948, 125.488
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article V - Improvements. (125.489...125.497) › Section 125.489 - Rooms; Lighting and Ventilation.

125.489 Rooms; lighting and ventilation.
Sec. 89.
Rooms, lighting and ventilation of. No room except water-closet compartments in a dwelling erected prior to the passage of this act shall hereafter be occupied unless it shall have a window or windows of an area equal to not less than 1/10 of the floor area opening directly upon the street, or upon a rear yard not less than 10 feet deep, or above the roof of an adjoining building, or upon a court located on the same lot with the dwelling or on an adjoining lot and having an area not less than 50 square feet and a minimum dimension not less than 3 feet and being open and unobstructed from the window sill to the sky, or upon a side yard located on the same lot with the dwelling or on an adjoining lot and having a minimum width not less than 2 feet, except that a room located on the top floor may be lighted by means of a skylight if the skylight has an area equal to not less than 1/10 of the floor area and is ventilated directly to the outer air by an opening or openings having an area equal to not less than 1 per cent of the floor area. A room which cannot be made to comply with the above provisions may be occupied if provided with a window having an area not less than 1/8 of the floor area of such room, 40 per cent of the area of which window shall be capable of being opened, opening into an adjoining room in the same apartment or group or suite of rooms which latter room has a window or windows of area equal to not less than 1/6 of the area of the larger of the 2 rooms involved, 40 per cent of the area of which windows shall be capable of being opened, opening directly on a street or on a rear yard of the above dimensions. In so far as possible the windows between the 2 rooms shall be in line with windows in the outer room so as to afford a maximum of light and ventilation.
History:
1917, Act 167, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 2577 ;-- Am. 1939, Act 303, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 125.489
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article V - Improvements. (125.489...125.497) › Section 125.490 - Multiple Dwellings; Public Halls and Stairs, Lighting and Ventilation.

125.490 Multiple dwellings; public halls and stairs, lighting and ventilation.
Sec. 90.
Public halls and stairs, lighting and ventilation of. In all multiple-dwellings erected prior to the passage of this act the public halls and stairs shall be provided with as much light and ventilation to the outer air as may be deemed practicable by the health officer or by such other appropriate public official as the mayor may designate, who may order the cutting in of windows and skylights and such other improvements and alterations in said dwellings as in his judgment may be necessary and appropriate to accomplish this result. All new skylights hereafter placed in such dwellings shall be in accordance with section 27 of this act and shall be of such size as may be determined to be practicable by said health officer, or by such other appropriate public official as the mayor may designate.
History:
1917, Act 167, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 2578 ;-- CL 1948, 125.490
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article V - Improvements. (125.489...125.497) › Section 125.491 - Plumbing Fixtures.

125.491 Plumbing fixtures.
Sec. 91.
Plumbing fixtures. In all dwellings, plumbing fixtures shall be so arranged and maintained as to prevent the wetting of the supporting or surrounding framework which may cause an insanitary condition. The space beneath such fixtures shall be accessible and shall not be so enclosed as to prevent ventilation sufficient to maintain dry and sanitary conditions. The floor and wall surfaces beneath and adjacent to all plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a sound and sanitary condition. The health officer, or such other appropriate public official as the mayor may designate, may order plumbing fixtures to be supported by metal brackets, and the space beneath left entirely open, when it is indicated that the woodwork has become damp and insanitary and cannot be properly maintained. Defective and insanitary plumbing fixtures, which cannot be repaired, shall be replaced by approved fixtures.
History:
1917, Act 167, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 2579 ;-- Am. 1939, Act 303, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 125.491
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article V - Improvements. (125.489...125.497) › Section 125.492 - Privy Vaults, School-Sinks and Water Closets.

125.492 Privy vaults, school-sinks and water closets.
Sec. 92.
Privy vaults, school-sinks and water-closets. Whenever a connection with a sewer is possible, all privy vaults, school-sinks, cesspools or other receptacles used to receive fecal matter, urine or sewage, shall with their contents, be completely removed and the place where they were located properly disinfected under the direction of the health officer. Such appliances shall be replaced by individual water-closets of durable non-absorbent material, properly sewer-connected, and with individual traps and properly connected flush tanks providing an ample flush of water to thoroughly cleanse the bowl. Each such water-closet shall be located inside the dwelling or other building in connection with which it is to be used in a compartment completely separated from every other water-closet, and such compartment shall contain a window of not less than 4 square feet in area opening directly to the street, or rear yard or on a side yard or court of the minimum sizes prescribed in sections 13 and 14 of this act. The floors of the water-closet compartments shall be as provided in section 35 of this act. Such water-closets shall be provided in such numbers as required by section 67 of this act. Such water-closets and all plumbing in connection therewith shall be sanitary in every respect and, except as in this act otherwise provided, shall be in accordance with the local ordinances and regulations in relation to plumbing and drainage. Pan plunger, frostproof and long hopper closets will not be permitted except upon written permit of the health officer, or such other appropriate public official as the mayor may designate. No water-closet shall be placed out of doors.
History:
1917, Act 167, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 2580 ;-- Am. 1939, Act 303, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 125.492
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article V - Improvements. (125.489...125.497) › Section 125.493 - Protection of Basements and Cellars.

125.493 Protection of basements and cellars.
Sec. 93.
Protection of basement and cellars. Every multiple dwelling of class "b" having 20 or more sleeping rooms and exceeding 2 stories in height and having a basement or cellar, the floor above which is not of fireproof construction, shall have its basement or cellar ceiling protected with metal lath and 3/4 of an inch of portland cement or gypsum plaster, or the basement or cellar shall be protected with an approved automatic sprinkler system or an approved and self supervised and properly maintained automatic fire alarm system. The floor of the cellar or lowest floor of every dwelling shall be free from dampness, and, when necessary in the judgment of the health officer or such other appropriate public official as the mayor may designate, shall be concreted with not less than 3 inches of concrete of good quality and with a finished surface.
History:
1917, Act 167, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 2581 ;-- Am. 1939, Act 303, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 125.493
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article V - Improvements. (125.489...125.497) › Section 125.494 - Shafts and Courts; Openings.

125.494 Shafts and courts; openings.
Sec. 94.
Shafts and courts. In every dwelling where there is a court or shaft of any kind, there shall be at the bottom of every such shaft and court a door giving sufficient access to such shaft or court to enable it to be properly cleaned out: Provided, That where there is already a window giving proper access, it shall be deemed sufficient.
In all multiple dwellings of class "b" not of fireproof construction, or not protected with an approved sprinkler system or an approved and self supervised and properly maintained automatic fire alarm system, exceeding 2 stories in height, and having sleeping accommodations for 50 or more persons in which stairways and shafts are not made to comply with sections 39 and 46, the interior stairs, dumb waiters, elevators, clothes chutes, rubbish and all other inside shafts or openings between the various floors or stories of the building shall be enclosed or cut off with a fire resistive enclosure so as to prevent or restrict the vertical spreading of fire or smoke. All stairway shafts or openings between the cellar or basement and the story above in class "b" multiple dwellings shall be enclosed or cut off in the basement or cellar as mentioned above. Such enclosure shall be made of metal lath and 3/4 of an inch of gypsum or portland cement plaster on wood or metal studs, hollow metal, kalomine or other partitions of equivalent fire resistance. Fixed wire glass panels or wire glass windows in steel or metal covered frames may be placed in such enclosures. All door openings in such enclosures shall be protected with self closing fire doors.
History:
1917, Act 167, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 2582 ;-- Am. 1939, Act 303, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 125.494
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article V - Improvements. (125.489...125.497) › Section 125.495 - Egress; Means Above First Floor.

125.495 Egress; means above first floor.
Sec. 95.
Egress. All parts of every multiple dwelling, above the first story, shall have access to 2 independent means of egress either of which is accessible without passing through the other. In the case of multiple dwellings erected after the passage of this act the construction and arrangement of these means of egress shall conform to provisions of section 39. In the case of multiple dwellings erected prior to the passage of this act, wherein all parts are not supplied with the means of egress specified herein, deficiencies in exit facilities may be corrected by the erection of fire escapes constructed and arranged in accordance with the provisions of section 40. Access to existing fire escapes shall be equivalent to the standards established in section 40 for fire escapes. Where there are not more than 2 apartments or 6 sleeping rooms on a floor, access to 1 means of egress may be had through a private room or apartment providing the door to such room or apartment, through which such access is to be had, is equipped with a glass panel and other appurtenances as specified in section 40 for similar access doors to fire escapes.
History:
1917, Act 167, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 2583 ;-- Am. 1939, Act 303, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 125.495
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article V - Improvements. (125.489...125.497) › Section 125.496 - Egress; Other Means.

125.496 Egress; other means.
Sec. 96.
Additional means of egress. Whenever any multiple dwelling is not provided with means of egress conforming to the provisions of section 95, the enforcing officer shall order the installation of such additional means of egress as may be necessary to comply with the requirements of that section.
History:
1917, Act 167, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 2584 ;-- Am. 1939, Act 303, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 125.496
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article V - Improvements. (125.489...125.497) › Section 125.497 - Roof Egress in Multiple Dwellings.

125.497 Roof egress in multiple dwellings.
Sec. 97.
Roof egress; scuttles and bulkheads. Every flat roof multiple-dwelling, exceeding 1 story in height, shall have at least 1 convenient and permanent means of access to the roof located in a public part of the building and not in a room or closet.
History:
1917, Act 167, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 2585 ;-- Am. 1939, Act 303, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 125.497
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VI - Requirements and Remedies. (125.498...125.519) › Section 125.498-125.519 - Repealed. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968.

125.498-125.519 Repealed. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.521, 125.522 - Repealed. 1972, Act 230, Eff. Jan. 1, 1973.

125.521, 125.522 Repealed. 1972, Act 230, Eff. Jan. 1, 1973.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to plans and specifications for the construction or alteration of dwellings, buildings, or structures.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.523 - Administration of Act; Joint Administration and Enforcement Agreement.

125.523 Administration of act; joint administration and enforcement agreement.
Sec. 123.
The governing body of a municipality to which this act by its terms applies, or the governing body of a municipality which adopts the provisions of this act by reference, shall designate a local officer or agency which shall administer the provisions of the act, and if no such officer or agency is designated then the local governing body shall be responsible for administration of the act. Municipalities may provide, by agreement, for the joint administration and enforcement of this act where such joint enforcement is practicable.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.525 - Registry of Owners and Premises; Transfer of Ownership.

125.525 Registry of owners and premises; transfer of ownership.
Sec. 125.
(1) The enforcing agency may maintain a registry of owners and premises regulated by this act.
(2) If the enforcing agency maintains a registry of owners and premises, the owner of a multiple dwelling or rooming house containing units that will be offered to let, or to hire, for more than 6 months of a calendar year shall register with the enforcing agency the owner's name, the address of the owner's residence or usual place of business, and the location of the multiple dwelling or rooming house. The owner shall register within 60 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 must be entered with the name of the owner in the registry under subsection (2).
(4) A transfer of ownership to another person is not a change of ownership for purposes of this act if the owner, owners, trustors, grantors, or members of the transferring person are the same as the owner, owners, trustees, grantees, or members of the recipient person, or both the transferring person and recipient person are under common control, and the property being transferred was inspected in accordance with this act during the 2-year period immediately preceding the date of that transfer or a longer period if previously determined by a local municipality inspection ordinance. As used in this subsection, "person" means an individual or a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability limited partnership, trust, individual retirement account, or other legal person recognized in this state.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 14, Eff. May 16, 2016 ;-- Am. 2021, Act 14, Eff. Aug. 17, 2021
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.527 - Inspection; Warrants for Nonemergency Situation; No Warrant Required in Emergency.

125.527 Inspection; warrants for nonemergency situation; no warrant required in emergency.
Sec. 127.
(1) In a nonemergency situation where the owner or occupant demands a warrant for inspection of the premises, the enforcing agency shall obtain a warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction. The enforcing agency shall prepare the warrant, stating the address of the building to be inspected, the nature of the inspection, as defined in this or other applicable acts, and the reasons for the inspection. It shall be appropriate and sufficient to set forth the basis for inspection (e.g. complaint, area or recurrent violation basis) established in this section, in other applicable acts or in rules or regulations. The warrant shall also state that it is issued pursuant to this section, and that it is for the purposes set forth in this and other acts which require that inspections be conducted.
(2) If the court finds that the warrant is in proper form and in accord with this section, it shall be issued forthwith.
(3) In the event of an emergency no warrant shall be required.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.528 - Inspections; Public Policy; Records; Checklist of Violations.

125.528 Inspections; public policy; records; checklist of violations.
Sec. 128.
(1) It is the policy of this state that the inspection procedures set forth in this article are established in the public interest, to secure the health and safety of the occupants of dwellings and of the general public.
(2) The enforcing agency shall keep a record of all inspections.
(3) The enforcing agency shall make available to the general public a checklist of commonly recurring violations for use in examining premises offered for occupancy.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.529 - Certificate of Compliance; Issuance; Inspection.

125.529 Certificate of compliance; issuance; inspection.
Sec. 129.
(1) Units in multiple dwellings or rooming houses shall not be occupied unless a certificate of compliance has been issued by the enforcing agency. The certificates shall be issued only upon an inspection of the premises by the enforcing agency, except as provided in section 131. The certificate shall be issued within 15 days after written application therefor if the dwelling at the date of the application is entitled thereto.
(2) A violation of this act shall not prevent the issuance of a certificate, but the enforcing agency shall not issue a certificate when the existing conditions constitute a hazard to the health or safety of those who may occupy the premises.
(3) Inspections shall be made prior to first occupancy of multiple dwellings and rooming houses, if the construction or alteration is completed and first occupancy will occur after the effective date of this article. Where first occupancy will occur before the effective date of this article, inspection shall be made within 1 year after the effective date of this article. Upon a finding that there is no condition that would constitute a hazard to the health and safety of the occupants, and that the premises are otherwise fit for occupancy, the certificate shall be issued. If the finding is of a condition that would constitute a hazard to health or safety, no certificate shall be issued, and an order to comply with the act shall be issued immediately and served upon the owner in accordance with section 132. On reinspection and proof of compliance, the order shall be rescinded and a certificate issued.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.530 - Certificate Withheld; Premises Not to Be Occupied; Conditions of Issuance; Suspension of Rent Payments, Escrow; Account for Rent and Possession.

125.530 Certificate withheld; premises not to be occupied; conditions of issuance; suspension of rent payments, escrow; account for rent and possession.
Sec. 130.
(1) When a certificate is withheld pending compliance, no premises which have not been occupied for dwelling or rooming purposes shall be so occupied, and those premises which have been or are occupied for dwelling or rooming purposes may be ordered vacated until reinspection and proof of compliance in the discretion of the enforcing agency.
(2) A certificate of compliance shall be issued on condition that the premises remain in safe, healthful and fit condition for occupancy. If upon reinspection the enforcing agency determines that conditions exist which constitute a hazard to health or safety, the certificate shall be immediately suspended as to affected areas, and the areas may be vacated as provided in subsection (1).
(3) The duty to pay rent in accordance with the terms of any lease or agreement or under the provisions of any statute shall be suspended and the suspended rentals shall be paid into an escrow account as provided in subsection (4), during that period when the premises have not been issued a certificate of compliance, or when such certificate, once issued, has been suspended. This subsection does not apply until the owner has had a reasonable time after the effective date of this article or after notice of violations to make application for a temporary certificate, as provided in section 131. Nor does this subsection apply where the owner establishes that the conditions which constitute a hazard to health or safety were caused by the occupant or occupants. The rent, once suspended, shall again become due in accordance with the terms of the lease or agreement or statute from and after the time of reinstatement of the certificate, or where a temporary certificate has been issued, as provided in section 131.
(4) Rents due for the period during which rent is suspended shall be paid into an escrow account established by the enforcing officer or agency, to be paid thereafter to the landlord or any other party authorized to make repairs, to defray the cost of correcting the violations. The enforcing agency shall return any unexpended part of sums paid under this section, attributable to the unexpired portion of the rental period, where the occupant terminates his tenancy or right to occupy prior to the undertaking to repair.
(5) When the certificate of compliance has been suspended, or has not been issued, and the rents thereafter withheld are not paid into the escrow account, actions for rent and for possession of the premises for nonpayment of rent may be maintained, subject to such defenses as the tenant or occupant may have upon the lease or contract.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.531 - Certificate; Application; Temporary Certificates; Fee.

125.531 Certificate; application; temporary certificates; fee.
Sec. 131.
(1) An owner shall apply for a certificate of compliance. Inspection and issuance of certificates shall be in accordance with the requirements of this act and with procedures established by the enforcing agency. The enforcing agency may authorize the issuance of temporary certificates without inspection for those premises in which there are no violations of record as of the effective date of this article, and shall issue such temporary certificates upon application in cases where inspections are not conducted within a reasonable time. Temporary certificates shall also be issued for premises with violations of record, whether existing before or after the effective date of this article, when the owner can show proof of having undertaken to correct such conditions, or when the municipality has been authorized to make repairs, or when a receiver has been appointed, or when an owner rehabilitation plan has been accepted by the court.
(2) An application for a certificate shall be made when the owners, or any of them, enroll in the registry of owners and premises. If the owner fails to register, any occupant of unregistered or uncertified premises may make application.
(3) A fee of $10.00 shall be paid by the applicant at the time the certificate is issued.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.532 - Violations; Recording; Notice; Order to Correct, Reasonable Time; Reinspection; Notice to Family Independence Agency.

***** 125.532 THIS SECTION IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 13, 2024: See 125.532.amended *****
125.532 Violations; recording; notice; order to correct, reasonable time; reinspection; notice to family independence agency.
Sec. 132.
(1) If, upon 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 owner, and, in the enforcing agency's discretion, the occupant, shall be notified in writing of the violation. The notice shall state the date of the inspection, the name of the inspector, the nature of the violation, and the time within which the correction shall be completed.
(3) If an inspector determines that a violation constitutes a hazard to the occupant's health or safety, 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 shall 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 hazard to the health or safety of the occupants, the enforcing agency shall notify the family independence agency within 48 hours. The notice shall state the date of the inspection, the name of the inspector, the nature of the violation, and the time within which the correction shall be completed. The family independence agency shall check the address of the premises against the list of rent-vendored family independence program recipients.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 479, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.533 - Compliance by Owner and Occupant.

125.533 Compliance by owner and occupant.
Sec. 133.
(1) The owner of premises regulated by this act shall comply with all applicable provisions of the act.
(2) The occupant of premises regulated by this act shall comply with provisions of the act specifically applicable to him.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.535 - Receiver; Appointment, Termination; Purpose; Powers; Expenses.

125.535 Receiver; appointment, termination; purpose; powers; expenses.
Sec. 135.
(1) When a suit has been brought to enforce this act against the owner the court may appoint a receiver of the premises.
(2) When the court finds that there are adequate grounds for the appointment of a receiver, it shall appoint the municipality or a proper local agency or officer, or any competent person, as receiver. In the discretion of the court no bond need be required. The receivership shall terminate at the discretion of the court.
(3) The purpose of a receivership shall be to repair, renovate and rehabilitate the premises as needed to make the building comply with the provisions of this act, and where ordered by the court, to remove a building. The receiver shall promptly comply with the charge upon him in his official capacity and restore the premises to a safe, decent and sanitary condition, or remove the building.
(4) Subject to the control of the court the receiver shall have full and complete powers necessary to make the building comply with the provisions of this act. He may collect rents, and other revenue, hold them against the claim of prior assignees of such rents, and other revenue, and apply them to the expenses of making the building comply with the provisions of this act. He may manage and let rental units, issue receivership certificates, contract for all construction and rehabilitation as needed to make the building comply with the provisions of this act, and exercise other powers the court deems proper to the effective administration of the receivership.
(5) When expenses of the receivership are not otherwise provided for, the court may enter an order approving the expenses and providing that there shall be a lien on the real property for the payment thereof. The provisions of subsection (7) of section 134 as to the contents and filing of an order are applicable to the order herein provided for.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.536 - Additional Remedies; Occupant's Action; Concurrent Remedies.

125.536 Additional remedies; occupant's action; concurrent remedies.
Sec. 136.
(1) When the owner of a dwelling regulated by this act permits unsafe, unsanitary or unhealthful conditions to exist unabated in any portion of the dwelling, whether a portion designated for the exclusive use and occupation of residents or a part of the common areas, where such condition exists in violation of this act, any occupant, after notice to the owner and a failure thereafter to make the necessary corrections, shall have an action against the owner for such damages he has actually suffered as a consequence of the condition. When the condition is a continuing interference with the use and occupation of the premises, the occupant shall also have injunctive and other relief appropriate to the abatement of the condition.
(2) Remedies under this section shall be in addition to such other relief as may be obtained by seeking enforcement of the section authorizing suits by a local enforcement agency. The remedies shall be concurrent. When several remedies are available hereunder, the court may order any relief not inconsistent with the objectives of this act, and calculated to achieve compliance with it.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.537 - Common Law Rights Retained.

125.537 Common law rights retained.
Sec. 137.
The enumeration of rights of action under this article shall not limit or derogate rights of action at common law.
History:
Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.538 - Dangerous Building Prohibited.

125.538 Dangerous building prohibited.
Sec. 138.
It is unlawful for any owner or agent thereof to keep or maintain any dwelling or part thereof which is a dangerous building as defined in section 139.
History:
Add. 1969, Act 61, Eff. Sept. 1, 1969
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.540 - Notice of Dangerous Building; Contents; Hearing Officer; Service.

125.540 Notice of dangerous building; contents; hearing officer; service.
Sec. 140.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, if a building or structure is found to be a dangerous building, the enforcing agency shall issue a notice that the building or structure is a dangerous building.
(2) The notice shall be served on the owner, agent, or lessee that is registered with the enforcing agency under section 125. If an owner, agent, or lessee is not registered under section 125, the notice shall be served on each owner of or party in interest in the building or structure in whose name the property appears on the last local tax assessment records.
(3) The notice shall specify the time and place of a hearing on whether the building or structure is a dangerous building. The person to whom the notice is directed shall have the opportunity to show cause at the hearing why the hearing officer should not order the building or structure to be demolished, otherwise made safe, or properly maintained.
(4) The hearing officer shall be appointed by the mayor, village president, or township supervisor to serve at his or her pleasure. The hearing officer shall be a person who has expertise in housing matters including, but not limited to, an engineer, architect, building contractor, building inspector, or member of a community housing organization. An employee of the enforcing agency shall not be appointed as hearing officer. The enforcing agency shall file a copy of the notice that the building or structure is a dangerous building with the hearing officer.
(5) The notice shall be in writing and shall be served upon the person to whom the notice is directed either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the owner or party in interest at the address shown on the tax records. If a notice is served on a person by certified mail, a copy of the notice shall also be posted upon a conspicuous part of the building or structure. The notice shall be served upon the owner or party in interest at least 10 days before the date of the hearing included in the notice.
History:
Add. 1969, Act 61, Eff. Sept. 1, 1969 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 144, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.541a - Enforcement of Judgment Against Other Assets; Lien; Effectiveness; Priority.

125.541a Enforcement of judgment against other assets; lien; effectiveness; priority.
Sec. 141a.
(1) A judgment in an action brought pursuant to section 141(7) may be enforced against assets of the owner other than the building or structure.
(2) A city, village, or township shall have a lien for the amount of a judgment obtained pursuant to section 141(7) against the owner's interest in all real property located in this state that is owned in whole or in part by the owner of the building or structure against whom the judgment is obtained. A lien provided for in this section does not take effect until notice of the lien is filed or recorded as provided by law, and the lien does not have priority over prior filed or recorded liens and encumbrances.
History:
Add. 1992, Act 109, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.541b - Noncompliance With Order as Misdemeanor; Penalties; Designation of Blight Violation by Municipality.

125.541b Noncompliance with order as misdemeanor; penalties; designation of blight violation by municipality.
Sec. 141b.
(1) Except as otherwise provided under subsection (2), a person who fails or refuses to comply with an order approved or modified by the legislative body or board of appeals under section 141 within the time prescribed by that section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 120 days or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
(2) If a legislative body of a municipality formed under the home rule city act, 1909 PA 279, MCL 117.1 to 117.38, has enacted an ordinance that is substantially the same as sections 138 to 142, the municipality may designate the violation of its ordinance as a blight violation in accordance with section 4q of the home rule city act, 1909 PA 279, MCL 117.4q.
History:
Add. 1992, Act 144, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 50, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 2008
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.541c - Board of Appeals; Establishment; Appointment and Terms of Members; Vacancy; Election of Officers; Quorum; Compensation; Expenses; Meetings; Writings.

125.541c Board of appeals; establishment; appointment and terms of members; vacancy; election of officers; quorum; compensation; expenses; meetings; writings.
Sec. 141c.
(1) The legislative body of a city, village, or township may establish a board of appeals to hear all of the cases and carry out all of the duties of the legislative body described in section 141(3) and (4).
(2) A board of appeals shall consist of the following members, appointed by the legislative body of the city, village, or township:
(a) A building contractor.
(b) An architect or professional engineer who is licensed under article 20 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.2001 to 339.2014.
(c) Two members of the general public.
(d) An individual registered as a building official, plan reviewer, or inspector under article 10 of the skilled trades regulation act, MCL 339.6001 to 339.6023. The individual may be an employee of the enforcing agency.
(3) Board of appeals members shall be appointed for 3 years, except that of the members first appointed, 2 members shall serve for 1 year, 2 members shall serve for 2 years, and 1 member shall serve for 3 years. A vacancy created other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. A member may be reappointed for additional terms.
(4) A board of appeals annually shall elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and other officers that the board considers necessary.
(5) A majority of the members of the board of appeals members who are appointed and serving constitute a quorum. Final action of a board of appeals shall be only by affirmative vote of a majority of the board members who are appointed and serving.
(6) The legislative body of the city, village, or township shall establish the amount of any per diem compensation provided to the members of its board of appeals. The expenses of a member of the board of appeals incurred in the performance of his or her official duties may be reimbursed as provided by law for employees of the legislative body of the city, village, or township.
(7) A meeting of a board of appeals shall comply with the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275. Public notice of the time, date, and place of a meeting of a board of appeals shall be given in the manner required under that act.
(8) A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by a board of appeals in the performance of an official function is subject to the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
History:
Add. 1992, Act 144, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 408, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.542 - Appeal to Circuit Court.

125.542 Appeal to circuit court.
Sec. 142.
An owner aggrieved by a final decision or order of the legislative body or the board of appeals under section 141 may appeal the decision or order to the circuit court by filing a petition for an order of superintending control within 20 days from the date of the decision.
History:
Add. 1969, Act 61, Eff. Sept. 1, 1969 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 144, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 55, Imd. Eff. July 14, 2003
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543) › Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543) › Section 125.543 - Adoption of Housing Law Not Required.

125.543 Adoption of housing law not required.
Sec. 143.
Nothing herein contained shall require any city, village or township to adopt Act No. 167 of the Public Acts of 1917, as amended, being the housing law of Michigan.
History:
Add. 1969, Act 61, Eff. Sept. 1, 1969
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 319 of 1929 - Fuel Oil (125.551 - 125.575) › Section 125.551 - Fuel Oil; Adoption of Act; Scope of Act Restricted.

125.551 Fuel oil; adoption of act; scope of act restricted.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be in force and effect in cities and villages that, by a majority vote of the legislative body of the city or village, adopt its provisions. This act as it relates to the storage, handling, and sale of fuel oil applies only to the use of fuel oil for oil burners as specified in this act.
History:
1929, Act 319, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 2608 ;-- CL 1948, 125.551 ;-- Am. 1991, Act 43, Imd. Eff. June 27, 1991
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 319 of 1929 - Fuel Oil (125.551 - 125.575) › Section 125.552 - Fuel Oil; Definitions.

125.552 Fuel oil; definitions.
Sec. 2.
For the purposes of this act:
(a) "Fuel oil" means any liquid as specified by the American standard of testing materials D-396-89A (1989) and used as fuel that has a flash point of not less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
(b) "Fuel oil burners" means any device, including burners, motors, piping, valves, and other equipment designed and arranged for the purpose of burning fuel oil for heating purposes.
(c) "Tank" means any container for fuel oil, having a capacity of more than 25 gallons and directly or indirectly connected with fuel oil burners.
(d) "Auxiliary tank" means any tank that has a capacity that does not exceed 60 gallons and is between the storage tank and the burner that delivers oil by gravity or pressure to the fuel oil burner or blower.
(e) "Storage tank" means any tank for the storage of oil, connected through an approved means of suction feed, directly to the fuel oil burner or indirectly connected to the fuel oil burner through approved auxiliary tank.
(f) "Department of buildings and safety engineering" means the department of buildings and safety engineering of a city or village, or another department designated by the legislative body of a city or village.
(g) "Bureau of safety engineering" means the bureau of safety engineering of the department of buildings and safety engineering of a city or village, or another bureau designated by the legislative body of a city or village.
History:
1929, Act 319, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 2609 ;-- CL 1948, 125.552 ;-- Am. 1991, Act 43, Imd. Eff. June 27, 1991
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 319 of 1929 - Fuel Oil (125.551 - 125.575) › Section 125.553 - Installation Permit; Temporary Tag; Inspection; Existing Plants; Fees.

125.553 Installation permit; temporary tag; inspection; existing plants; fees.
Sec. 3.
Before any fuel oil burners, tanks and other equipment pertaining thereto shall be installed within such city, the owner of such premises or his agent, shall obtain from the permit department of the department of buildings and safety engineering, a permit for the installation of such fuel oil burners and equipment and for the storage and use of fuel oil for the operation thereof. Upon issuing such permit the said department shall issue therewith a temporary tag to be attached to the fill pipe of the tank of such equipment until the bureau of safety engineering shall cause such equipment to be inspected, and if found to conform with this act, a permanent metal tag, properly numbered, shall be affixed by the inspector. The owners or occupants of premises on which fuel oil burners have been installed previous to the date on which this act becomes effective shall obtain from the department of buildings and safety engineering within 6 months thereafter a permit for the storage and use of fuel oil for the operation thereof. Such permits shall be issued by the department of buildings and safety engineering when such fuel oil burners shall have been inspected by the bureau of safety engineering and found to be reasonably safe. The fees for permits required under the provisions hereof shall be designated by the board of rules.
History:
1929, Act 319, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 2610 ;-- CL 1948, 125.553
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning › Act 319 of 1929 - Fuel Oil (125.551 - 125.575) › Section 125.554 - Prohibited Furnishing of Fuel Oil.

125.554 Prohibited furnishing of fuel oil.
Sec. 4.
No person or persons, firm or corporation, shall supply with fuel oil any tanks or containers for fuel oil burners unless such fuel oil burners and equipment shall have been approved as provided herein and permit tag attached to the filler pipe of such tank or containers in the manner herein specified.
History:
1929, Act 319, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 2611 ;-- CL 1948, 125.554