Q: In detroit if ur house is not registered as a rental propery do u still have to pay rent
A:
If there is no 'certificate of compliance' for the property the tenant's obligation to pay rent can be "suspended" under the Detroit ordinance, but expect that if you do that there will be eviction proceedings and the City may well force you to move out.
Consult with a local landlord tenant lawyer and understand what your options are. If you are concerned about your health or safety, it is almost always better to simply leave than to play games with withholding rent. If it is some minor maintenance issue, you should weigh your options carefully as doing the wrong thing can get you evicted with no place to live.
See https://library.municode.com/mi/detroit/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICICO_CH9BUBURE_ARTIDEPRMACO_DIV3REREPR generally, but if you don't understand how to read an ordinance carefully (it is NOT something that is obvious, honest!) please seek local help!
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