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Detroit — Ch. 8 Art. XV Div. 3 Requirements for Rental Property (Registration + Lead) § 8-15-97

Exterior abatement or interim controls, weather conditions

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

Detroit — Ch. 8 Art. XV Div. 3 Requirements for Rental Property (Registration + Lead) § 8-15-97
Performance of abatement or interim controls on an exterior painted surface as required under this subdivision may be delayed for a reasonable period of time when weather conditions render the completion of activities impossible.
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Plain English

Under Detroit — Ch. 8 Art. XV Div. 3 Requirements for Rental Property (Registration + Lead) § 8-15-97, required exterior lead paint abatement or interim control work on rental properties may be lawfully postponed when weather conditions make it impossible to complete those activities. The delay must be reasonable in duration and tied directly to the weather-related obstacle. Once conditions improve, the obligation to complete the required work resumes.

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For Property Managers

Detroit — Ch. 8 Art. XV Div. 3 Requirements for Rental Property (Registration + Lead) § 8-15-97 recognizes that exterior lead abatement or interim control work cannot always proceed on schedule due to weather. Compliant operators generally document the specific weather conditions that prevented work, limit the delay to a reasonable period, and resume activities as soon as conditions allow. Maintaining clear records of weather-related delays helps demonstrate that any postponement was justified under this provision.

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

For Tenants

Detroit — Ch. 8 Art. XV Div. 3 Requirements for Rental Property (Registration + Lead) § 8-15-97 allows landlords to temporarily delay exterior lead abatement or interim control work when weather genuinely makes completion impossible, but the delay must be reasonable. Tenants have the right to expect that required lead-related work resumes promptly once weather conditions permit. Those with concerns about whether a delay is truly weather-related or unreasonably prolonged may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant Detroit enforcement authority for 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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Related Rules

§ 574.635
§ 574.635 Lead-based paint.
§ 196
Prohibited acts relating to lead-based paint, glaze or other substance; punishment; embargo of personal property
§ 35.940
§ 35.940 Special requirements for insular areas.

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