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.
Plain-English guides to Detroit enforcement: blight tickets, DAH hearings, the Certificate of Compliance, water liens, and tax foreclosure. Written on live city data.
Every violation code with the fine, the evidence the city expects, and the step-by-step resolution path.