West Bloomfield now requires the registering of vacant homes. This is not exclusive to West Bloomfield as other municipalities are searching for revenue. This is what I just received from the North Oakland County Board of Realtors:
Vacant Home Ordinance Recently the Township of West Bloomfield, as well as other Oakland County municipalities, has enacted an ordinance which requires that "vacant" homes MUST be registered with the municipality. There are fees involved when registering such a property, as well as fees involved when such a property is not registered. If the fees become delinquent, they could become a lien on the property similar to assessments for weed cutting, garbage, etc. For example, the West Bloomfield ordinance contains many requirements which you should be aware of. For instance, the property management company must be located within 30 miles of the subject property. It also provides for inspections and issuance of "new" certificate(s) of occupancy. Should you require a copy of the West Bloomfield ordinance please let us know.
Lovely!
This is still not as good as the City of Detroit putting stickers on the doors of vacant homes notifying owners of violations. If the violations are not done in 24 hours the City of Detroit will do them and charge the owner! Seriously!
Michigan has lakes, great infrastructure and pathetic politicians...text me your opinion : ) lol.
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