Resources for Renters

Has your new rental house or apartment passed the City’s rental inspection?  Are there outstanding code enforcement issues? 

Contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 248-546-2366 to verify the property is in good standing.Helpful Resources:

• What to consider if you decide to rent
• State of Michigan's Tenants and Landlords: A Practical Guide
• A Tenants Right to Repairs
• 2-1-1 Services Online Search

Lessons for Landlords

All rental properties in the City of Ferndale must be registered with the Community and Economic Development Department. Visit our Permit Center to complete a Rental Property Registration Form.

If you need to schedule an inspection, contact:
Kathy McClintic
Community and Economic Development
248-336-4117

Rental Inspection Checklist
The Rental Inspection Checklist contains some of the most common property maintenance violations and is intended to assist property owners in being prepared for city property inspections. This is merely a list of the most common violations and does not include all possible violations. The City of Ferndale has adopted the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code book, if owners wish to consult further possible violations.