Benton Harbor, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 20 Art. V Landlord-Tenant Code §§ 20-88 – 20-164 § 20-91
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the Landlord-Tenant Code. (Ord. of 6-9-77, 1.04)
Section 20-91 of the Benton Harbor, MI Code of Ordinances establishes the official name of the local rental housing rules: the Landlord-Tenant Code. This naming provision gives the broader article a formal title that can be used when referencing or citing the regulations. It does not itself impose any obligations or grant any rights beyond establishing that designation.
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Under § 20-91, the set of rental housing rules that apply in Benton Harbor is formally titled the Landlord-Tenant Code. Property owners and managers operating in the city should be aware that any references to the Landlord-Tenant Code in notices, lease agreements, or official correspondence point to this body of local ordinance. Familiarity with the Code's full scope—spanning §§ 20-88 through 20-164—is generally part of operating a compliant rental property in Benton Harbor.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 20-91 establishes that the local rental regulations in Benton Harbor are officially called the Landlord-Tenant Code, making it easier to locate and cite the rules that govern the rental relationship. Tenants who believe their rights under the Landlord-Tenant Code have been affected can use this formal title when communicating with city officials, seeking assistance from tenant-rights organizations, or researching the broader provisions found in §§ 20-88 through 20-164. Knowing the official name of the Code can help tenants identify the correct local authority or resource when questions about their housing situation arise.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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