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answered on Sep 21, 2017
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.
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answered on Apr 20, 2017
Generally, no, if the reason for their request is because of "blight."
However, if your current home is posing a danger to the public, then they can condemn the property. Hard to know how "siding" can pose a danger to the community.
in June. I qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, if I file between court and after the year is up, will this take care of this lien? I'm getting mixed answers.

answered on May 20, 2016
If the lien impairs your exemption then you can motion the bankruptcy court to remove the lien.
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