Michigan § 125.471 - Repairs and drainage.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 125.471 — Repairs and drainage., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125.471. Repairs and drainage.
Repairs and drainage. Every dwelling and all the parts thereof including plumbing, heating, ventilating and electrical wiring shall be kept in good repair by the owner. The roof shall be so maintained as not to leak and the rain water shall be drained and conveyed therefrom through proper conduits into the sewerage system in accordance with plumbing regulations so as to avoid dampness in the walls and ceilings and insanitary conditions.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 125.471 ("Repairs and drainage.") 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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