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Proprietary analysis of Detroit's regulatory environment. Verified data, enforcement patterns, and asset protection protocols.

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PublishedFeb 25, 2026

// Asset Protection Protocol

Mitigating Risk: Navigating Detroit's Roof and Drainage Violations

Detroit's Violation 9-1-206 impacts property liquidity, with regular enforcement threatening refinance velocity. Proactive risk management is key to compliance.

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PublishedFeb 23, 2026

// Asset Protection Protocol

Decoding Noxious Weeds Compliance: A Guide for Property Managers

Avoid strict liability by understanding Violation 8-15-104(a), concerning noxious weeds, to maintain asset liquidity and refinance velocity. Adopt proactive measures to avert costly encumbrances.

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PublishedFeb 20, 2026

// Asset Protection Protocol

Navigating Detroit's Real Estate Compliance: Understanding Rental Registration vs. Certificate of Compliance

Detroit's rigorous enforcement highlights a common investor misstep: confusing rental registration with legal habitability. This misunderstanding can create title clouds that delay asset liquidity and hinder refinance velocity.

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PublishedFeb 18, 2026

// Asset Protection Protocol

Navigating Blighted Property Acquisitions in the Detroit Market

Detroit's blighted properties present a unique opportunity and risk dichotomy for investors. Understanding liability transfer and auditing for open judgments can safeguard asset liquidity.

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PublishedFeb 16, 2026

// Asset Protection Protocol

Mitigating Asset Risk: Navigating Violation 22-2-83 in Detroit's Property Management Landscape

Safeguard your property investments by addressing Violation 22-2-83 risks. Mitigation enhances asset liquidity and avoids refinance obstacles.

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PublishedFeb 13, 2026

// Asset Protection Protocol

Navigating Regulatory Hurdles: Mitigating Risks for Property Managers

Detroit Compliance reports minimal municipal code violation risks, emphasizing strategic regulatory management to avoid potential encumbrances. For property managers, proactive mitigation enhances asset liquidity and refinancing opportunities.

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PublishedFeb 10, 2026

// Ordinance Guide

How to Beat Detroit Violation 8-15-110: Inoperable (Unlicensed or Dismantled) Vehicle on Private Property

Detroit’s 8-15-110 inoperable vehicle ticket is beatable if you quickly abate the condition and upload clear photos proving the vehicle was removed or stored fully inside a garage. Learn the common traps, what the law requires, and the step-by-step defense to avoid the $100 fine.

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PublishedFeb 10, 2026

// Guide

Judgment Day: What Happens If You Miss Your Hearing Date (and What to Do Next)

Missing a hearing date can trigger a bench warrant, default judgment, bond violations, and license holds. Learn the immediate steps to take, how to address warrants or defaults, and how a defense attorney can help you get back on the court’s calendar.

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PublishedFeb 10, 2026

// Guide

The JEMBA Warning: Why Large Rental Portfolios Get Targeted

Large rental portfolios attract municipal enforcement because they offer higher return on inspections, easier pattern-based cases, more tenant complaints, and greater political visibility. A JEMBA Warning often signals portfolio-wide scrutiny—treat it as an early indicator to audit compliance, fix systemic issues, and document operations.

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PublishedFeb 10, 2026

// Market Analysis

Detroit’s Hidden Tax on Investors: Blight Tickets That Turn Into Liens

Detroit issued $7,400 in blight fines in the last 30 days (avg. $322). Learn how these tickets quietly become tax liens, why foreclosures may rise next year, and why investors should audit their Detroit portfolios now.

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PublishedFeb 10, 2026

// Evergreen Guide

Can You Sell a Detroit House With Open Blight Tickets? A How-To Guide for Out-of-State Investors

Out-of-state investors: Learn how to sell Detroit houses with open blight tickets. Clear violations, avoid liens, and close smoothly with our expert guide.

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PublishedJan 15, 2026

// Enforcement Alert

Alert: Why Code 8-15-105 (Rodent Harborage) is Detroit’s #1 Enforcement Priority

Our analysis shows Code 8-15-105 accounts for 44% of recent major violations. Learn why this doesn't mean you have rats, but it does mean you have a fine.

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PublishedJan 14, 2026

// Critical Risk

Understanding Code 8-17-21: When a Blight Ticket Becomes a Demolition Order

This is not a simple fine. It is the beginning of a legal process that ends with the City Council voting to demolish your house. Learn about the "Show Cause" hearing.

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PublishedJan 13, 2026

// Legal Strategy

The 11% Default Rule: Why You Should Always Fight Your Detroit Blight Tickets

Don't believe the myth that "You can't beat City Hall." The data shows that showing up is 90% of the battle. Learn the specific defenses that win.

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PublishedJan 12, 2026

// Maintenance Guide

The "Section 113" Trap: Maintenance Requirements for Vacant Detroit Homes

It is not enough to just board it up. Code 8-15-113 requires specific paint colors, yard maintenance, and "Clear Boarding" in historic zones.

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PublishedJan 11, 2026

// Asset Protection

What is a Detroit "Emergency Order" (Code 8-15-41) and Why Is It Dangerous?

Unlike a standard ticket, an Emergency Order implies "Imminent Danger." You have 24-72 hours to act before the city fixes it for you—at 3x the price.

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PublishedJan 10, 2026

// Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch: Why Zip Code 48221 (University District) is a Blight Ticket Hotspot

In 48221, it isn't just the inspectors you have to worry about—it's the neighbors. High property values lead to aggressive "Quality of Life" ticketing.

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PublishedJan 09, 2026

// Neighborhood Watch

Alert: The "Bulk Waste" Crackdown in Zip Code 48206 (Dexter/Linwood)

48206 is a hotspot for illegal dumping. If you own a property near an alley in this zone, you are at risk of a $1,500 ticket for trash you didn't put there.

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PublishedJan 08, 2026

// Compliance Guide

The "Rental Audit": How BSEED Finds Unregistered Landlords

BSEED is cross-referencing tax affidavits with the rental registry. If you filed a "Non-Owner Occupied" tax status but don't have a rental cert, a ticket is coming.

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PublishedJan 07, 2026

// Seasonal Alert

Preparation Guide: The "Spring Sweep" and the 8-Inch Grass Rule

Blight enforcement is seasonal. As April approaches, DPW ramps up patrols for Code 8-15-104. Here is how to prepare your lawn vendors.

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PublishedJan 06, 2026

// Operational Guide

How to Pay (and When to Fight) Detroit Blight Tickets Online

A step-by-step guide to using the DAH payment portal. Plus, the one check you must do BEFORE you pay to avoid admitting guilt to a violation you didn't commit.

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PublishedJan 05, 2026

// Legal Strategy

What Happens If I Miss My Detroit Blight Hearing? (The 21-Day Rule)

Missing your court date is expensive. Learn about the "Motion to Set Aside" and why you have to post a cash bond just to get a new hearing.

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PublishedJan 04, 2026

// Real Estate Transactions

Can I Sell My House in Detroit with Open Blight Tickets?

Think you can just sell the property and leave the tickets behind? Think again. How Title Companies and "Blight Clearance" block sales.

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PublishedJan 03, 2026

// Financial Risk

Do Detroit Blight Tickets Affect My Credit Score?

Yes. A blight ticket is a civil judgment. Learn how the City uses garnishment and credit reporting to force payment.

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PublishedJan 02, 2026

// Landlord Rights

Can Tenants Withhold Rent for Blight Violations? (The CoC Trap)

Detroit law allows tenants to put rent in escrow if a property lacks a Certificate of Compliance. Learn how blight tickets block your CoC.

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PublishedJan 01, 2026

// Detroit Dictionary

Who Issued My Ticket? Understanding BSEED, DPW, and DAH

Decoding the acronyms. Why it matters whether your ticket came from BSEED or the Police Department.

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PublishedDec 31, 2025

// Operational Guide

How to Update Your Mailing Address for Blight Tickets (The "PTA" Fix)

The #1 reason investors miss tickets is an outdated address at the Assessor's office. Learn how to file a Property Transfer Affidavit (PTA) to fix the "Mailbox Rule" problem.

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PublishedDec 30, 2025

// Operational Guide

How to Search the Detroit Blight Ticket Database (Official vs. Automated)

A guide to using the City's Socrata database vs. the DAH portal. Why relying on manual searches leaves you exposed to the "21-Day Cliff."

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PublishedDec 29, 2025

// Financial Strategy

The Truth About Amnesty Programs: Why Waiting is a Bad Strategy

Thinking of waiting for an Amnesty Program to pay your fines? Here is why that strategy leaves your asset "toxic" and unable to generate revenue.

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PublishedDec 28, 2025

// Case Study

Case Study: How "Real Token" Faced a Lawsuit Over Blight Violations

Even institutional investors fail. Learn how reliance on third-party property managers and a lack of data visibility led to a massive legal battle for this blockchain real estate company.

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PublishedDec 27, 2025

// Detroit Dictionary

The "Ghost Ticket" Phenomenon: Why You Owe Money You Don't Know About

A "Ghost Ticket" is a violation that never arrived in the mail but appears on your title report 2 years later. Here is how they happen and how to exorcise them.

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