Detroit Violation 8-15-201(a): Exterior Maintenance — General
Failure to maintain exterior of property in good repair.
Fine Schedule
1st Offense
$100
2nd Offense
$200
3rd Offense
$500
How to Fight This Ticket
Take before-and-after timestamped photos showing the exterior has been repaired, painted, or otherwise brought into compliance.
Resolution Strategy
Exterior Repair + Photo Documentation
Dismissal Approach
I have completed repairs to the exterior of the property to bring it into compliance with the maintenance code. Before-and-after photographs documenting the corrected conditions are attached as Exhibit A.
Evidence Required
Timestamped photographic evidence of compliance is required for dismissal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Detroit violation code 8-15-201(a)?
Failure to maintain exterior of property in good repair.
How do I fight a 8-15-201(a) ticket in Detroit?
Take before-and-after timestamped photos showing the exterior has been repaired, painted, or otherwise brought into compliance.
How do I get a 8-15-201(a) violation dismissed?
The recommended approach is: I have completed repairs to the exterior of the property to bring it into compliance with the maintenance code. Before-and-after photographs documenting the corrected conditions are attached as Exhibit A.. Resolution involves: Exterior Repair + Photo Documentation.
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