Detroit targets 60 unsafe apartments with court oversight

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a tougher enforcement strategy in the city targeting 60 troubled apartment buildings through court monitored consent agreements, new property liens for unpaid violations, and closer inspections with health officials, aiming to fix persistent safety problems before buildings deteriorate further and force residents from their homes across the city. The multi-departmental effort includes the Building, Health, Law departments, and the Mayor's Office. Click to hear the full announcement