Michigan Compiled Laws
Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543)
Section 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 On reinspection and proof of compliance, the order shall be rescinded and a certificate issued.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

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

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Section 125.521, 125.522 - Repealed. 1972, Act 230, Eff.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.

Section 125.523 - Administration of Act; Joint Administration and Enforcement Agreement.

Section 125.525 - Registry of Owners and Premises; Transfer of Ownership.

Section 125.526 - Inspection; Inspection by Federal Government as Substitute; Basis; Inspectors; Consent to Enter Leasehold; Duties of Owner; Access During Reasonable Hours; Request by Owner to Enter Leasehold; Multiple Lessees; Discrimination Prohib...

Section 125.527 - Inspection; Warrants for Nonemergency Situation; No Warrant Required in Emergency.

Section 125.528 - Inspections; Public Policy; Records; Checklist of Violations.

Section 125.529 - Certificate of Compliance; Issuance; Inspection.

Section 125.530 - Certificate Withheld; Premises Not to Be Occupied; Conditions of Issuance; Suspension of Rent Payments, Escrow; Account for Rent and Possession.

Section 125.531 - Certificate; Application; Temporary Certificates; Fee.

Section 125.532 - Violations; Recording; Notice; Order to Correct, Reasonable Time; Reinspection; Notice to Family Independence Agency.

Section 125.533 - Compliance by Owner and Occupant.

Section 125.534 - Noncompliance With Notice of Violation; Actions; Parties; Motion for Temporary Relief; Service of Complaint and Summons; Filing Notice of Pendency of Action; Orders and Determinations; Repair or Removal of Structure; Exception; Cost...

Section 125.535 - Receiver; Appointment, Termination; Purpose; Powers; Expenses.

Section 125.536 - Additional Remedies; Occupant's Action; Concurrent Remedies.

Section 125.537 - Common Law Rights Retained.

Section 125.538 - Dangerous Building Prohibited.

Section 125.539 - “Dangerous Building” Defined.

Section 125.540 - Notice of Dangerous Building; Contents; Hearing Officer; Service.

Section 125.541 - Hearing; Testimony; Determination to Close Proceedings or Order Building or Structure Demolished, Made Safe, or Properly Maintained; Failure to Appear or Noncompliance With Order; Hearing; Enforcement; Reimbursement and Notice of Co...

Section 125.541a - Enforcement of Judgment Against Other Assets; Lien; Effectiveness; Priority.

Section 125.541b - Noncompliance With Order as Misdemeanor; Penalties; Designation of Blight Violation by Municipality.

Section 125.541c - Board of Appeals; Establishment; Appointment and Terms of Members; Vacancy; Election of Officers; Quorum; Compensation; Expenses; Meetings; Writings.

Section 125.542 - Appeal to Circuit Court.

Section 125.543 - Adoption of Housing Law Not Required.