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Appears in 1 story · Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Requiring certificates before filing evictions
On October 21, a three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a lease is invalid if the rental property lacks a required certificate of compliance. The decision, in Skidmore v. Hayashi, could bar landlords from evicting tenants for unpaid rent in uncertified units. In Detroit, only about 15% of rentals are certified, according to city data.
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