Building Safety

1. What is the process for scheduling an inspection for the place I am renting?
2. Who has to pay for an inspection, the tenant or the landlord?
3. How do I get a copy of the Building Department's fee and inspection schedule?
4. Who do I call if need information about a builder?

1. What is the process for scheduling an inspection for the place I am renting?
   To request an inspection, a legal tenant must complete an Inspection Request Form and pay the fee of $20.00 prior to the inspection being scheduled. This form is available to print from our website. For more information, please contact the Housing Inspector at (734) 822-3129.
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2. Who has to pay for an inspection, the tenant or the landlord?
   When the legal tenant requests a rental inspection, he/she is responsible for the required fee.
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3. How do I get a copy of the Building Department's Fee & Inspection Schedule?
   The current fee and inspection schedule is available from the Building Department. It is also available on our website.
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4. Who do I call if need information about a builder?
   Residents can call the Department of Commerce, Consumer Complaint Department at (517) 373-9153.
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