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Detroit Renter Help And How To Report City Problems

Detroit renter help guide covering eviction resources, rental complaints, BSEED contacts, Improve Detroit, landlord problems and city issue reporting.

Last checked July 20, 2026. Detroit renters can use this page to find renter help, report unsafe rental housing, request city service, and route common neighborhood problems to the right public office.

Detroit Renter Help

The City of Detroit renter resource page lists eviction prevention, property condition complaints, legal services referrals, fair housing rights, relocation assistance, emergency shelter, and other renter resources. For several of those needs, the city lists the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine: 866-313-2520.

Facing eviction: call the Housing Resource HelpLine and review city eviction-prevention resources.
Unsafe rental conditions: use the city rental complaint path and keep photos, dates, messages, and any previous repair requests.
Legal services referral: the city points renters to the Housing Resource HelpLine for referral information.
Fair housing concern: start with the city renter page and, if discrimination may be involved, preserve records and contact an appropriate fair-housing agency.

City Of Detroit Renter Resources

Call 866-313-2520

Report A Rental Property Condition Complaint

Detroit renters who need to report property conditions should use the City of Detroit rental complaint route from the renter resources page. The city also lists BSEED at 313-224-2733 and Property Maintenance at 313-628-2451.

Take dated photos or video when safe.
Save texts, emails, letters, repair requests, and landlord responses.
Write down the address, unit number, dates, and the specific condition.
Keep any city complaint number or inspection record.

Report Neighborhood Problems To Detroit

The City of Detroit says Improve Detroit can be used for issues such as running water, potholes, damaged street signs, and other quality-of-life concerns. The city’s Report Problem page also routes abandoned vehicle, blight complaint, illegal dumping, crime, homelessness, dead animal, and related requests.

Use Improve Detroit

City Report Problem Page

When To Call 211

If the issue is bigger than one city complaint, such as rent help, food, utilities, shelter, financial assistance, transportation, or health resources, call 211 or use United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s 2-1-1 options.