Benton Harbor, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 20 Art. VI Annual Registration of Habitable Rental Properties §§ 20-165 – 20-204 § 20-172
Right of appeal
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Any person who is grieved by a decision of the Code enforcement official or whose Certificate of Occupancy has been revoked or if the unit(s) are found to be unfit for occupancy, shall be entitled to reconsideration by appealing the decision as provided in Sections 11-16 through 11-26 of this Code.
Under Benton Harbor, MI Code of Ordinances § 20-172, any person adversely affected by a code enforcement official's decision—including a revocation of a Certificate of Occupancy or a finding that a unit is unfit for occupancy—has a formal right to challenge that decision. The appeal process is governed by Sections 11-16 through 11-26 of the same Code, which establish the procedural framework for reconsideration. This provision ensures that administrative decisions are not final without an opportunity for review.
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Property owners and managers subject to Benton Harbor's annual rental registration requirements under § 20-172 should be aware that adverse rulings—such as a revoked Certificate of Occupancy or an unfit-for-occupancy determination—can be formally contested. Compliant operators typically document all communications with code enforcement and maintain records of inspections and corrective actions, which can support an appeal filed under Sections 11-16 through 11-26 of the Code. Understanding the procedural steps and deadlines outlined in those sections is an important part of managing rental properties in Benton Harbor.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 20-172 of the Benton Harbor Code of Ordinances, tenants who are harmed by a code enforcement decision—for example, one affecting the habitability or occupancy status of their unit—may have standing to participate in or be aware of the appeal process set out in Sections 11-16 through 11-26. Tenants can review those sections to understand how reconsideration proceedings work and what timelines apply. Local tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain how this appeal mechanism may be relevant to a particular housing situation.
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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