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Bonner v. City of Brighton
Citation:
495 Mich. 209 (2014)Facts
The plaintiffs owned two properties in downtown Brighton. Three structures were situated on the properties: two former residential homes and a barn/garage. All three structures had been unoccupied and unmaintained for over 30 years. In January 2009, the City’s code enforcement officer informed plaintiffs via written notice that the three structures had been deemed unsafe and constituted public nuisances. They were further informed that the structures were unreasonable to repair according to City ordinances and were ordered to demolish the structures within 60 days of date of the notice. Plaintiffs appealed the determination to the City Council. Initially, the City Council stayed review pending an interior inspection, but the plaintiffs rescinded their offer to allow for such an inspection to occur, and the City had to obtain administrative search warrants. On May 27, 2009 the interior inspection occurred and over 45 unsafe conditions were found. On June 4 and June 18, 2009 the hearing resumed. On July 16, 2009, the city unanimously affirmed the building officials determination and ordered demolition within 60 days of its decision. The plaintiffs did not appeal the City Council’s decision, but rather filed this independent cause of action.
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