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Detroit Landlord & Rental Housing Ordinance Tracker

Landlords & residential rental property: rent control, rental registration, inspection mandates, tenant protections, junk fees — tracked continuously in Detroit, MI. CouncilRadar reads every published agenda so you hear about proposals before the council votes.

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Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · Oct 26, 2026
Landlords must address dangerous building orders and contractors will be needed for repairs, creating new compliance and work obligations.
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Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · Oct 22, 2026
The resolution proposes zoning changes to increase density and remove obstacles for affordable housing, which would affect contractors building the units and landlords managing affordable rental properties.
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City Council Formal Session · Oct 13, 2026
Landlords would have to place rental payments into escrow accounts under the proposed amendment, altering their rent collection practices.
medium impactLandlord & Rental Housing
Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · Oct 5, 2026
Property owners and contractors must comply with dangerous‑building orders, requiring repairs or remediation under building‑code enforcement.
high impactContractor & Construction Landlord & Rental Housing
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · Oct 1, 2026
Landlords would be required to act in good faith in housing matters, adding new duties for residential rental property owners.
medium impactLandlord & Rental Housing
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · Oct 1, 2026
Property owners of the proposed rehabilitation district could face new regulations, fees, or incentives that change how they redevelop and manage the obsolete property.
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