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Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. VII Requirements for Control of Bed Bugs in Rental Dwellings § 22-7-2

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Verified 10/13/2026 · Next check 1/11/2027
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Operative Text

Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. VII Requirements for Control of Bed Bugs in Rental Dwellings § 22-7-2
The requirements in this article apply to bed bugs only in lieu of the extermination requirements concerning other vermin that are contained in the Detroit Property Maintenance Code under Sections 8-15-353 and 8-15-354 of this Code.
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Plain English

Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. VII Requirements for Control of Bed Bugs in Rental Dwellings § 22-7-2 establishes that the bed bug rules in Article VII are the governing framework for bed bug infestations in rental dwellings, replacing the general extermination requirements found in Detroit Property Maintenance Code Sections 8-15-353 and 8-15-354. In other words, when bed bugs are the pest in question, landlords and tenants look to Article VII rather than those broader vermin-control sections. The two sets of rules address different pests and are not meant to overlap.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating rental dwellings in Detroit should be aware that Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. VII Requirements for Control of Bed Bugs in Rental Dwellings § 22-7-2 directs all bed bug compliance obligations to Article VII, not to the general extermination provisions at Sections 8-15-353 and 8-15-354. Compliant operators typically familiarize themselves with the full Article VII framework when addressing bed bug issues, rather than relying on the general vermin-control code sections. Keeping documentation of bed bug inspections and treatments under the Article VII standards is a common practice among well-managed properties.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Renters in Detroit dealing with bed bug issues should know that Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. VII Requirements for Control of Bed Bugs in Rental Dwellings § 22-7-2 designates Article VII as the specific set of rules that governs bed bug situations, separate from the general vermin provisions at Sections 8-15-353 and 8-15-354. This means tenants can look to Article VII when evaluating whether a landlord's response to a bed bug problem meets the applicable standard. Tenants who believe their landlord is not complying with Article VII may consider filing a complaint with the relevant local housing authority or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.

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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