Data BriefOct 6, 2026
Detroit enforcement brief October 2026
Detroit issued 1,995 new blight tickets in the last 30 days. The average fine this week: $254. 12,947 rentals have expired compliance certificates.
Compliance library · 17 guides
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Plain-English guides to Detroit enforcement: blight tickets, DAH hearings, the Certificate of Compliance, water liens, and tax foreclosure. Written on live city data.
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Owner GuideSep 29, 2026
Clear Detroit blight judgments before you pull permits
75,105 Detroit parcels carried unpaid blight-ticket debt as of 2026-09-29. Clear every judgment through DAH before BSEED will issue your permit.
Buyer GuideSep 22, 2026
Do Detroit blight tickets transfer to a new owner
Blight tickets attach to the parcel, not the owner. Across Detroit, 75,765 parcels carry unpaid blight debt. Check the DAH record before you close.
Buyer GuideSep 15, 2026
Michigan Uncapping: When Detroit Property Taxes Jump
Your taxable value resets to assessed value when you buy, and your tax bill can jump the very next year. File your Property Transfer Affidavit within 45 days.
Owner GuideSep 8, 2026
Detroit water bill liens on your property
Across Detroit, 9,319 parcels carry a water balance at or past the $1,000 lien line. A Detroit water bill lien follows the property, not the person.
Data BriefSep 1, 2026
Detroit enforcement brief September 2026
Across Detroit, 75,103 parcels carry unpaid blight-ticket debt, and the city wrote 2,674 new blight tickets in the last 30 days.
Owner GuideAug 31, 2026
Detroit blight ticket default judgment
A Detroit blight ticket default judgment means the city ruled against you. File a Motion to Set Aside within 21 days of the postmark to reopen it.
Owner GuideAug 18, 2026
What happens if you don't pay a Detroit blight ticket
Miss a Detroit blight hearing and DAH can enter a default judgment in 30 days, plus a 10% penalty and a possible lien.
Data BriefAug 11, 2026
Detroit code enforcement brief, August 2026
74,343 Detroit parcels carry unpaid blight debt right now. See this month's top violation codes, costs, and deadlines before your ticket becomes a judgment.
Owner GuideJul 28, 2026
How to fight a Detroit blight ticket at your DAH hearing
Miss your DAH hearing date and Detroit enters a default judgment automatically. Here's how to respond, prove it, and fight the fine.
Owner GuideJul 21, 2026
How to pay a Detroit blight ticket (and when not to)
Four ways to pay a Detroit blight ticket, and why paying before your 21-day hearing window closes can cost you more than contesting it.
Landlord GuideJul 14, 2026
Detroit rental property registration: the full checklist
12,774 Detroit rentals have an expired Certificate of Compliance. Here's the BSEED checklist and what an unregistered rental costs.
Real Estate TransactionsJul 10, 2026
Selling a House in Detroit With Blight Tickets: Liens, Title Transfer, and How to Clear Them
Yes, you can sell a Detroit house with open blight tickets, but recorded liens, DAH judgments, and the title search decide whether the deal closes. 2026 city data, exact deadlines, and a five-step plan to clear your record before you list.
Landlord GuideJul 7, 2026
What a Detroit Certificate of Compliance actually is
12,603 Detroit rentals have an expired CoC. Without one, tenants can legally escrow rent. Here's what the inspection actually requires.
Data BriefJul 5, 2026
Detroit code enforcement brief for July 2026
Detroit issued 2,210 blight tickets citywide in the last 30 days. Here is what's being cited, what it costs, and what to check this week.
Operational GuideMar 30, 2026
Updating Your Address for Detroit Blight Tickets
Stay compliant with Detroit's blight enforcement. Update addresses to avoid detroit blight ticket fines. Understand current trends and protect your assets.
Case StudyMar 18, 2026
Case Study: Real Token's Blight Lawsuit Challenges
Detroit's enforcement of 2,000 blight tickets monthly highlights compliance urgency. Avoid financial risks with prompt detroit blight ticket resolutions.
The resolution library: 69 codes documented.
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