The Residential Rental Property Ordinance was established to ensure
that all rental housing in the City of Hancock are safe and meet basic
housing requirements. It is the intent of the City to provide for the
inspection of all residential rental properties available for rent in
the City. The inspection will confirm compliance with City Ordinance
as well as basic safety features. Rental properties are contributing
properties to neighborhoods and as such be in harmony with other
properties in the neighborhood. All rental properties are required to
be registered with the City, submit to an inspection, and pay an
annual rental license fee. Maximum occupancy is dependent upon which
zoning district the property is located in.
How will the Inspections Work?
The inspectors will conduct scheduled
inspections for each rental property located
in the City of Hancock. Inspectors will
survey rental properties for interior and
exterior code violations and issue
corrective notices.
The most common examples are:
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Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of structure
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Broken windows or doors
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Ceiling, roof supports or members that sag split or buckle
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Any building in disrepair that constitutes a public nuisance
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Plumbing leaks
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Not meeting required smoke alarms and fire extinguishers
What are
the Benefits?
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Protects the owner’s property
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Improves living conditions for tenants
- Improves the local housing stock
- Protects neighborhood property values
All inspections of rental
properties are conducted by:
Code Enforcement Officer
399 Quincy
Street
Hancock, MI 49930
Phone:
906-482-2720
e-mail:
city@cityofhancock.net
Information,
Documents & Resources
The
requirements for rental licensing and other
information:
