Lead and Housing

Homeowners, Landlords & Tenants

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Detroit Rental Registration Ordinance and Program

The City of Detroit Buildings, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental Department oversees the Detroit Rental Registration Program established to the support the Rental Ordinance.

Modifications were to the existing Rental Ordinance and were effective January 4, 2022.

To receive a Certificate of Compliance to operate as a rental property, properties still must be registered and inspected and determined to be safe. Please check their website for up-to-date information.

Detroit Landlord Training Program

The City of Detroit and Environmental Testing and Consulting (ETC) have announced a new training program aimed at helping landlords and local contractors understand lead paint compliance issues.

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Detroit Rental Ordinance Landlord Guide

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Detroit Tenants

Use these tools to find out of a rental property and registered and compliant

Rental Property FAQ - What Landlords & Tenants Should Know

View the City of Detroit Rental Map and look up the status of a rental property

More Detroit Guides

More information about tenant rights and landlord responsibilities

Detroit Blight Fighting

Department of Administrative Hearings Blight Manual

Protect Your Family From lead in Your Home - Spanish

MSU Landlord and Tenant Guide

Detroit Fair Housing

Detroit Fair Housing Landlords and Tenants

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Federal Regulations

Federal regulations regarding lead paint and home repair

Everyone deserves a home free of lead hazards!

Learn how to make repairs safely.
Learn how to make your rental property safe for tenants.
Lean about your rights as a tenant.

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Detroit Lead Safe App Arabic

MDHHS - Before you Renovate poster

Detroit Lead Safe App Arabic

EPA - Renovate Lead Safe Fact Sheet