Troy, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 82-A Rental and Dwelling Inspection and Enforcement § 8
Inspection; Warrants for Non-Emergency Situation; No Warrant Required in Emergency
Operative Text
1) In a non-emergency situation, the Director of Building and Zoning or his authorized representatives or employees shall request and receive permission, either oral or written, from a tenant or the landlord as set out herein, before entering an apartment or dwelling unit regulated by this Chapter. If permission is not received, the Director of Building and Zoning or his authorized representative shall obtain an administrative search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction. The affidavit for the administrative search warrant and proposed warrant shall include the address of the premises or apartment or unit to be inspected, the nature of the inspection, as defined in this Chapter or other applicable acts, and the reasons for the inspection. It shall be appropriate and sufficient to set forth the basis for inspection (e.g. complaint, area or recurrent violation basis) established in this Chapter, in other applicable acts and/or ordinances or in rules or regulations. The affidavit for the administrative search warrant and proposed warrant shall also state that periodic inspections of rental dwelling(s) are mandated by both state and local law. Inspections and the execution of administrative search warrants shall be conducted at reasonable hours. Reasonable hours shall include the hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays on days considered regular work days for the Director of Building and Zoning or his authorized representatives or employees, or on days and hours agreed to by appointment, either orally or in writing by a tenant, or landlord or the landlord’s property manager. An inspection or execution of an administrative search warrant carried out on a date and time not specified in this Chapter is not per se unreasonable. (Rev: 03-23-09; Effective: 07-01-09) 2) If the court finds that the proposed warrant is in proper form and in accord with this section, it shall be issued forthwith. 3) In the event of an emergency, as herein defined, no warrant shall be required.
Troy, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 82-A establishes the rules governing when and how building inspectors may enter rental dwelling units. In non-emergency situations, inspectors must first obtain permission from a tenant or landlord before entering; if permission is denied, they must secure an administrative search warrant from a court, with the warrant application describing the address, the nature of the inspection, and the basis for it. Inspections are generally expected to occur during regular weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or at times agreed upon by appointment. In a declared emergency, no warrant is required before entry.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Troy, MI Code of Ordinances Ch. 82-A, compliant property owners and managers generally cooperate with scheduled inspections during the defined reasonable hours—weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.—or arrange alternative times by appointment. Landlords who grant permission for entry, either orally or in writing, allow the inspection to proceed without a warrant; those who decline can expect the Director of Building and Zoning to seek an administrative search warrant through the courts. Property managers should be aware that their agreement to an inspection time carries the same weight as the landlord's own consent under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 82-A of Troy's rental inspection ordinance gives tenants a meaningful role in the inspection process: in non-emergency situations, inspectors must request your permission before entering your unit, and if you do not grant it, they are required to obtain an administrative search warrant from a court. Tenants can also agree to inspection times by appointment, either orally or in writing, outside the standard 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. weekday window. If you believe an inspection was conducted without proper permission or a valid warrant in a non-emergency situation, tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with Troy's Ch. 82-A can help you understand what options may be 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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