Detroit — Ch. 8 Art. XV Div. 3 Requirements for Rental Property (Registration + Lead) § 8-15-92
Lead inspection and risk assessment, reports required
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(a) The owner of rental property shall obtain a lead inspection, as defined in Section 8-15-7 of this Code, and a risk assessment, as defined in Section 8-15-8 of this Code, from a certified lead inspector and/or risk assessor in order to obtain a lead clearance as required by Section 8-15-83 of this Code. (b) The lead inspection report shall contain the following information: (1) Date of the lead inspection; (2) Address of the rental property, including apartment or dwelling unit number, where applicable; (3) Date the rental property was built; (4) Name, address and telephone number of the owner; (5) Name, signature and certification number of each individual conducting testing on the rental property; (6) Name, address and telephone number of the company employing the individual conducting the testing, where applicable; (7) Each testing method, device and sampling procedure used for paint analysis, and where used, the serial number of any x-ray fluorescence lead testing device; (8) Specific locations of each painted component tested for the presence of lead-based paint; and (9) The result of the inspection in units of measure that match the type of sampling method used. (c) The risk assessment report shall contain the following information: (1) Date of the risk assessment; (2) Address of the rental property, including apartment or dwelling unit number, where applicable; (3) Date the rental property was built; (4) Name, address and telephone number of the owner; (5) Name, signature and certification number of risk assessor conducting the assessment; (6) Name, address and telephone number of the company employing the risk assessor conducting the assessment, where applicable; (7) Name, address, and telephone number of each laboratory conducting analyses of collected samples; (8) Results of the visual inspection; (9) Testing method and sampling procedure used for paint analysis; (10) Specific locations of each painted component tested for lead; (11) Results from on-site testing and, where used, the serial number of any x-ray fluorescence lead testing device; (12) All results from the laboratory analysis of collected paint and dust samples; (13) Any other sampling results; (14) Any background information regarding the physical characteristics of the property and use patterns of the residents that may cause lead paint exposure to young children; (15) To the extent that they are used as part of the risk assessment, the results of any previous inspections or analyses for lead paint or hazards; (16) A description of the location, type, and severity or identified lead paint hazards and any other potential lead hazards; and (17) A description of temporary and/or permanent options to fix each lead paint hazard found, and a priority for fixing each hazard from the most serious to the least and, where the use of an encapsulant paint or physical barrier (siding or paneling) is recommended, the report should recommend a maintenance and monitoring schedule for these solutions. (d) An individual who is certified as both a lead inspector and a risk assessor may combine the information required in reports under Subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
Detroit § 8-15-92 requires rental property owners to obtain both a lead inspection and a risk assessment from certified professionals as a condition of receiving lead clearance. Each report must document specific details—including property information, inspector credentials, testing methods, and findings—with the risk assessment also covering hazard descriptions and remediation options. A dually certified individual may combine both reports into a single document.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-15-92, compliant rental property operators engage a certified lead inspector and/or risk assessor to conduct both a lead inspection and a risk assessment before seeking lead clearance. Operators ensure that each resulting report captures all required data points, including property address, construction date, inspector credentials and certification numbers, testing methods, and detailed findings. When a single professional holds dual certification, operators may request a combined report to satisfy both subsections (b) and (c) simultaneously.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Detroit § 8-15-92 establishes that your rental unit's owner is obligated to obtain certified lead inspections and risk assessments containing detailed, standardized information before the property can receive lead clearance. If you have concerns about whether these inspections have been properly conducted or documented, tenant-rights organizations in Detroit can help you understand what records owners are required to maintain. Tenants may also contact the City of Detroit's relevant housing enforcement office to inquire about compliance with this provision.
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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