Detroit's blight codes, with the way out.

Failure to furnish the required written report on the true condition of a building's exterior walls and roof-mounted structures (Sec. 8-15-34, enforcement and inspections).

Occupying or renting a property without a valid CoC.

Failure to obtain Certificate of Compliance (subsection a).

Failure to obtain Certificate of Compliance (non-rental property).

Failure of the owner to obtain a Certificate of Compliance for a residential rental property (Sec. 8-15-35(a)(2)).

Failure to abate an unsafe condition of a building, premises, structure, equipment, or device; the section covering closing and condemnation of unsafe buildings (Sec. 8-15-37).

Failure to abate unlawful occupancy of a building, premises, or structure after a City order (Sec. 8-15-38).

Failure to abate unsafe or unlawful property conditions determined to render the property unfit for human occupancy (Sec. 8-15-39(a)).

Failure to abate a lack of ventilation, illumination, sanitary, or heating facilities that renders the property unfit for human occupancy (Sec. 8-15-39(a)).

Failure to abate hazard to occupants or public due to condition of building (less than 5 stories).

Failure to register a vacant building within 30 days of vacancy.

Failure to register rental property (Landlord Registration).

Failure to obtain a certificate of registration for rental property (Sec. 8-15-81(a)). One of the most commonly ticketed rental codes in city data.

Renting or allowing occupancy of a rental property without the required inspection and Certificate of Compliance (Sec. 8-15-82). Subsection (d) makes it unlawful to collect rent while there is no valid Certificate of Compliance.

Unlawful rental of property without lead clearance; all other structures except 5+ story buildings.

Failure to obtain lead inspection or risk assessment for rental property.

Failure to comply with lead safety requirements for rental property.

Legacy code for failure to register a vacant building with the City. Carried forward as Sec. 8-15-45 in the 2019 Detroit City Code; older tickets cite 9-1-50 with subsections for the registration certificate.

Failure to remove graffiti from exterior surfaces (Sec. 8-15-111). First-offense tickets typically run about $130.

Vacant building not secured, boarded, or maintained.

Failure to maintain exterior of property in good repair.

Address numbers missing or not visible.

Failure to maintain interior of building in sanitary and safe condition.

Failure to maintain interior surfaces, including walls, ceilings, and floors, in good, clean, and sanitary condition (Sec. 8-15-303).

Violating a notice posted on a building, including occupying or allowing occupancy of a building posted as unsafe, or removing the posted notice (Sec. 8-15-41). Tickets often cite failure to comply with an emergency or imminent danger order.

Legacy code for failure to remove graffiti from exterior surfaces. Renumbered as Sec. 8-15-111 in the 2019 Detroit City Code.

Peeling paint, rotting siding, or missing trim.

Leaking roof or missing gutters causing dampness.

Legacy code for failure to maintain interior surfaces such as walls, ceilings, and floors in good, clean, and sanitary condition. Renumbered as Sec. 8-15-303 in the 2019 Detroit City Code.

Legacy code for interior doors that are missing, broken, or do not function. Renumbered as Sec. 8-15-306 in the 2019 Detroit City Code.

Conditions conducive to rodent harborage on property

Defective or deteriorated fence or accessory structure

Defective or deteriorated fence or accessory structure (section 108)

Improper outdoor storage of materials or items

Occupancy of dwelling or building not in compliance with mechanical or electrical equipment facilities requirements.

Failure to provide mechanical heating facilities as required.

Failure to maintain mechanical appliances and equipment in safe working condition.

Sec. 8-15-6 is the definitions section of the Property Maintenance Code where graffiti is defined. Enforcement tickets for graffiti are issued under Sec. 8-15-111; some notices reference the definition section.

Legacy code for conditions that promote rodent harborage, such as rubbish piles and open containers. Renumbered as Sec. 8-15-105 in the 2019 Detroit City Code.

Parking commercial vehicles or trailers on residential lots.

Parking of vehicles other than those allowed under Sec. 50-14-282, such as trailers and recreational vehicles, on land zoned R1 through R6 or residential PD (Sec. 50-14-283).

Vehicle parked on unpaved surface / lawn

Vehicle parked on unpaved surface / lawn (subsection 3)

Unlicensed or dismantled vehicle on private property.

Inoperable vehicle stored on property (subsection a)

Bins left at the curb outside of approved hours (6pm day prior to 9pm collection day).

Legacy code for dumping, storing, or depositing solid waste on public or private property without a permit. Carried forward as Sec. 42-2-92 in the 2019 Detroit City Code.

Depositing domestic or commercial solid waste in containers owned, assigned to, or contracted for by other persons or premises.

Improper placement of Courville container between collections.

Approved waste containers left at the curb outside the allowed window (Sec. 42-2-50). Containers may go out from 6pm the evening before collection and must be removed by 9pm on collection day.

Dumping, storing, or depositing solid waste of 5 cubic yards or more on private property, public property, or right-of-way.

Failure of a property owner or operator to remove and properly dispose of solid waste within 48 hours of when they knew or should have known of it; declared a public nuisance (Sec. 42-2-93).

Allowing solid waste to accumulate on property (owner liability provision).

Illegal dumping or fly-dumping on property

Unlawful accumulation of solid waste at a one- or two-family dwelling or commercial building (Sec. 8-15-101).

Failure to maintain a building that is vacant and open to the elements or accessible to trespassers, charged under the dangerous buildings fine schedule (Sec. 8-17-12, row V).

Building structure is likely to fall, become detached, or collapse.

Building is vacant, dilapidated, and open at door or window, accessible to trespassers.

Maintaining a dangerous building that is unsanitary or unfit for human habitation, or likely to cause sickness or disease (Sec. 8-17-21, item 7).

Failure to maintain property free of waste, debris, or trash

Failure to maintain property free of waste (subsection a)

Failure to remove animal waste on public or private property.

Vegetation exceeding 8 inches in height on private property or the adjacent berm.

Presence of ragweed, poison ivy, or other prohibited species.

Legacy code for weeds and plant growth over 8 inches on private property. Renumbered as Sec. 8-15-104 in the 2019 Detroit City Code; older tickets still cite 9-1-104.

Failure to comply with zoning requirements for fences and walls, such as height, materials, opacity, or location (Sec. 50-14-368, Detroit Zoning Ordinance).

Operating a business or changing property use without zoning approval.

Defective driveways, parking areas, walkways and similar surfaces, and failure to remove snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours (Sec. 8-15-103).

Legacy code covering defective driveways, parking areas, walkways and similar surfaces, and the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks. Renumbered as Sec. 8-15-103 in the 2019 Detroit City Code.