Troy, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 82-A Rental and Dwelling Inspection and Enforcement § 10
Penalties for Violations: Except as otherwise provided by other sections of this Chapter,
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a violation of any section of Chapter 82-A is a Municipal Civil Infraction subject to the provisions of Chapter 100 of the Code of the City of Troy. Each day that a violation continues is a separate Municipal Civil Infraction violation. Sanctions for each violation of Chapter 82-A shall include a fine of not more than $500, costs, damages and injunctive orders as authorized by Chapter 100. (03-01-06)
Under Troy, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 82-A § 10, any breach of Chapter 82-A's rental and dwelling inspection requirements is classified as a Municipal Civil Infraction governed by Chapter 100 of the Troy City Code. Each day a violation persists counts as a distinct, separate infraction. Sanctions may include fines of up to $500 per day, plus costs, damages, and injunctive relief as authorized by Chapter 100.
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Property owners and managers subject to Ch. 82-A § 10 should be aware that every day a code deficiency goes uncorrected can generate a new, independent Municipal Civil Infraction citation. Compliant operators generally address inspection findings promptly and document corrective actions to avoid accumulating daily fines that can reach $500 per violation, along with potential court costs and injunctive orders. Maintaining ongoing compliance with Chapter 82-A's inspection and dwelling standards is the most straightforward way to avoid escalating civil infraction exposure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 82-A § 10 establishes that landlords who fail to meet Troy's rental inspection and dwelling standards face daily Municipal Civil Infractions, which means unresolved violations can carry mounting financial consequences for non-compliant property owners. Tenants who believe their rental unit has ongoing code violations may report concerns to the City of Troy's code enforcement office, which has authority to issue citations and seek injunctive relief under Chapter 100. Tenant-rights organizations in Michigan can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord's violations persist.
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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