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East Lansing, MI local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registrationIn East Lansing, no one may live in a rental unit unless a city rental license for that unit has been issued and is still in effect (§ 6-…

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Rental licensing / registration

In East Lansing, no one may live in a rental unit unless a city rental license for that unit has been issued and is still in effect (§ 6-175, adopting § 1010.2). Code text: "No person shall occupy, and no owner or owner's legal agent shall allow a person to occupy, a rental unit unless a rental license applicable to the rental unit has been issued and remains in effect."

Verified Source: East Lansing, MI Code of Ordinances § 6-175 (property maintenance code as amended, § 1010.2) · last checked 2026-10-16

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