Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. V Rental Agencies § 22-5-2
Misdemeanor violation; continuing violation; penalties for conviction thereof
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this article. (b) Any person who violates this article may be issued a misdemeanor violation for each day that the violation continues. (c) Any person who is found guilty of violating any provision of this article shall be convicted of a misdemeanor for each violation that is issued and, in the discretion of the court, may be fined up to $500.00 and sentenced up to 90 days in jail, or both, for each misdemeanor violation that is issued.
Under Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. V Rental Agencies § 22-5-2, any violation of Article V's rental-agency rules is treated as unlawful conduct, and each day a violation continues can be charged as a separate misdemeanor offense. A court that finds someone guilty may impose a fine of up to $500, a jail sentence of up to 90 days, or both, for each individual misdemeanor charge. The provision applies to any person who runs afoul of the article's requirements, making ongoing non-compliance potentially cumulative in its consequences.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and rental-agency operators subject to Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. V Rental Agencies § 22-5-2 generally maintain full, day-to-day compliance with every requirement in Article V, because each calendar day of a continuing violation can generate a separate misdemeanor charge. Compliant operators typically conduct regular internal reviews to confirm that their practices align with the article's standards, and they address any identified gaps promptly to avoid accumulating multiple charges. Keeping documentation of corrective actions is a common practice among operators who want to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. V Rental Agencies § 22-5-2 establishes that violations of the rental-agency article are misdemeanor offenses, which means tenants who believe a rental agency is operating unlawfully may have grounds to report the conduct to the appropriate Detroit municipal enforcement authority. Because penalties can accrue on a per-day basis, documenting the dates and nature of any suspected violation may be relevant if a complaint is pursued. Tenant-rights organizations in Detroit can help individuals understand whether a specific practice falls within the scope of Article V and what reporting options are generally available.
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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