Summary
A mother of two testified she was evicted during a snowstorm from a rental lacking a certificate of compliance. Council directed the Law Department to research whether Detroit can ban winter evictions by ordinance and whether the mayor could act by executive order.
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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tenants, especially families with children, facing eviction during dangerous cold.
Landlords could face restrictions on eviction proceedings during winter months.
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City Council Formal Session
A mother of two testified she was evicted during a snowstorm from a rental lacking a certificate of compliance. Council directed the Law Department to research whether Detroit can ban winter evictions by ordinance and whether the mayor could act by executive order.
City Council Formal Session
With deadly cold in the city, Pro Tem Young asked for warming center info; the housing department shared the 24-hour shelter hotline (866-313-2520) and two standby shelter locations open through Wednesday.
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