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✓ Source checked 2026-10-20Detroit, MI lead-safe rental rules
Rental registration/C of C requires lead clearance (2024 rental ordinance)
- The rule
- Rental registration/C of C requires lead clearance (2024 rental ordinance)
- How often
- annual with interim controls; 3 yrs after abatement
- Fees & fines
- Fines from $500 (1-2 family), escalating
- Who can inspect
- MI-certified lead inspector/risk assessor (state list)
- Applies at
- city level
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
What it costs in Michigan?
Published government fees (sourced):
- Detroit: Fines from $500 (1-2 family), escalating source
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113 licensed firms are on the Michigan registry. A few of them:
Goodrich, MI · 810-695-7600
Detroit, MI · 313-676-2444
Grand Rapids, MI · 616-364-9200
Grand Rapids, MI · 616-364-9200
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