'Detroit in Black and White:' Rats in Detroit and Landlord Obligations
About this episode
The episode discusses the issues of rats and cockroaches in Detroit and the responsibilities of landlords to maintain rental properties.
Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk about rats and cockroaches and landlords who fail to keep rental properties up to standards. The panel's advice for renters with issues like rats: Notify the landlord in writing immediately, document evidence, and report the violation to BSEED (Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department) to initiate a formal, free property inspection. Renters can call the city's Property Maintenance at (313) 224-2733 or (313) 628-2451...
People in this episode
Hosts: Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone
Topics covered
- pest control
- landlord obligations
- tenant rights
- property maintenance
- urban issues
Keywords
- Detroit
- rats
- landlords
- tenant rights
- property inspection
- BSEED
- pest control
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BSEED
Places: Detroit
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