The address of the rental property with the number of rental units contained therein. Initial Rental Registration Requirements The initial registration of any rental property will require at least the following information on forms provided by the Township: A property owner may not rent a dwelling or dwelling unit unless the dwelling or dwelling unit is registered with the Township’s Department of Community Planning and Development, Rental Housing Division. Rental property owners are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the property and structure(s), and should conduct their own periodic inspections and correct potential code violations.įailure to comply with the provisions of the Rental Housing Ordinance is punishable as a Municipal Civil Infraction. These requests are subject to approval by the Department of Community Planning & Development. Requests for extensions or rescheduling of inspections must be made at least 48 hours prior to the inspection. Promptly notify, in writing, the Department of Community Planning & Development, Rental Housing Division, of any changes in rental status or notification information, including the sale or transfer of ownership of the property. Ensure the rental property has been registered, the required documents have been filed and the appropriate fees are paid. 
Exchange student, visiting clergy, medical caregiver, child careĪ request for an exception including documentation must be submitted to and granted by the Department of Community Planning & Development. One (1) and two (2) family dwelling sales. Rental Exceptions Rental registration may not be required under the following circumstances: Violations found may require a re-inspection. Changes and cancellations may not be done by the tenant. To change or cancel a rental inspection, 48 hour notice is required to avoid a fee. Inspections will be conducted during normal business hours. 
The common areas of all rental complexes shall be inspected each year. Structures containing more than 8 units will have 1/3 of the units inspected each year.
One and two family dwellings will be inspected each year. Rental properties must be registered annually on or before January 31 of each year. Registration & Inspections for Existing Rental Properties Inspections are done in compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code, Meridian Township Code of Ordinances, and the Michigan Building and Residential Codes. The Rental Housing Division of the Planning Department performs inspections of rental housing units and maintains related records to ensure compliance with the Township’s ordinances and adopted codes.
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