Michigan § 125.474 - Cleanliness of dwellings.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 125.474 — Cleanliness of dwellings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125.474. Cleanliness of dwellings.
Cleanliness of dwellings. Every dwelling and every part thereof shall be kept clean and shall also be kept free from any accumulation of dirt, filth, rubbish, garbage or other matter in or on the same, or in the yards, courts, passages, areas or alleys connected therewith or belonging to the same. The owner of every dwelling shall be responsible for keeping the entire building free from vermin. The owner shall also be responsible for complying with the provisions of this section except that the tenants shall be responsible for the cleanliness of those parts of the premises that they occupy and control.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 125.474 ("Cleanliness of dwellings.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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